***Notary commission registration during COVID-19**
During the COVID-19 outbreak, you can still receive your notary commission registration by mail, or you can drop off information at the Administration Center, Northern Service Center or Western Service Center.
Please include:
- Your signed and notarized notary commission certificate. The commission certificate must include two signatures, one exactly as the name shows on the commission certificate and one as you normally would sign.
- A photocopy of the front of your driver's license or identification card. The address must match your commission address.
- A check or money order payable to Dakota County for $20 to record your notary commission.
After your commission is recorded, your Notary Commission certificate will be returned to you by mail.
To become a notary, you must contact the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Once you receive your Notary Commission, you must register your signature in your county of residence.
Fees
$20, payable by cash or check only. Make checks payable to: Dakota County.
Register in person
To register in person, go to any of the three locations. Bring the necessary fees, a current driver’s license and the Notary Commission certificate.
Register by mail
You must send:
- Your signed and notarized notary commission certificate. The commission certificate must include two signatures, one exactly as the name shows on the commission certificate and one as you normally would sign.
- A photocopy of the front of your driver’s license or identification card. The address must match your commission address.
- A check or money order payable to Dakota County for $20 to record your notary commission.
Send these items to:
Dakota County Administration Center
Attn: Vital Statistics
1590 Highway 55
Hastings MN 55033-2343
After your commission is recorded, your Notary Commission certificate will be returned to you by mail.