Minnesota says notaries renew their commission with the Office of the Secretary of State and re-register with the county every five years.
The Minnesota guide states that e-Notarization and RON require separate authorizations. There is no fee for either authorization, but the notary must already be active and properly recorded.
Minnesota's authorization form says the notary must register with the Secretary of State before performing any remote online notarization and must certify intended use of communication technology that conforms to Minnesota law.
Minnesota's official authorization materials state that the remote online notary must be physically located in Minnesota while performing the remote act.
Minnesota items confirmed from official sources
- Minnesota RON became available January 1, 2019.
- Notary commission renewal cycle confirmed: every five years.
- Electronic notarization and RON are separate authorizations.
- There is no state fee for the Minnesota RON authorization.
- The notary must register before the first remote act.
- The Minnesota remote online notary must be physically located in Minnesota during the act.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current Minnesota requirements before applying, buying tools, or performing notarial acts. Reviewed March 14, 2026.