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Notary Registration

Responsibilities
Notary services are extremely important and it is necessary that a notary fully understand all of the accompanying responsibilities. The Office of the Secretary of State and County Recorders created a brochure to assist you as a new or existing Notary Public with some basic fundamentals of notarization. Minnesota Secretary of State - under Resources and Contacts.

Becoming a Notary
To become a registered notary | Minnesota Secretary of State | 651.296.2803

Registering With Your County
If you are a licensed notary public, you must register your signature in your county of residence. In Ramsey County, you can register by mail or in person (walk-in). This is the only location in Ramsey County where you can register.

Mail Registration
Please complete the following steps to register your signature by mail.

Send the downloaded notary certificate or the notary commission card you received from the Minnesota Secretary of State
Enclose two notarized samples of your signature on a separate sheet of paper
1. a legible signature that visually matches the first, middle and last name as listed on the notary's commission and shown on the notarial stamp, and
2. a sample signature in the style in which the notary will actually execute notarial acts
Enclose a photocopy of your valid driver's license or state issues identification card
Enclose filing fee | $20.00, refer to Minnesota Secretary of state website if you have any questions.
Payment accepted: check or money order payable to Ramsey County
Mail to:
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health
Attention: Vital Records (Notary)
555 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Your commission card will be returned to you, as registered in Ramsey County.

Walk-in Registration
Please complete the following steps to register your signature in our office.

Provide the downloaded notary certificate or the notary commission card you received from the Minnesota Secretary of State
Provide identification: such as valid driver's license or state issues identification card
Pay filing fee | $20.00, refer to Minnesota Secretary of state website if you have any questions.
Payment accepted: cash, check or money order (we DO NOT accept credit or debit cards)
Your commission card will be returned to you, as registered in Ramsey County

Location & Hours
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health | 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul MN 55101 | Metro Transit

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Contact Us
651.266.1333 | AskVR

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