Notary Public Permit Requirements in Minneapolis, MN

Complete permit and license guide for starting a notary public in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Verified 2026-09-03 4 stops $75–$350 est. 2–4 weeks to complete all steps and receive commission
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you operate as an LLC/corporation or have employees. Sole proprietor notaries with no employees may use their SSN.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online)

State of Minnesota

2 stops

  1. Minnesota Notary Public Commission

    Apply to the Minnesota Secretary of State for a 5-year notary commission. Must be a Minnesota resident (or qualifying bordering-state resident), 18+. Minnesota Statutes chapter 359 does not require a separate educational course for commissioning.

    Official government source

    $120 filing fee1-2 weeks (online application)

  2. Notary Errors and Omissions Insurance (Recommended)

    Minnesota does not require a notary public to carry errors and omissions insurance, and unlike many states it does not require a notary bond either - the commission itself is issued by the Secretary of State. E&O insurance is optional protection that pays a notary's defence costs and damages if an unintentional mistake in a notarization causes someone a financial loss. Policies are sold by notary associations and insurers in coverage tiers, commonly $25,000 to $100,000, for a low annual premium.

    Official government source

    Not set by government - optional coverage priced by private insurers, typically a few tens of dollars a year for a $25,000 to $100,000 policyImmediate - coverage can usually be bought online in the same session

City of Minneapolis / Hennepin County

1 stop

  1. Minneapolis Business License — Not Required for Notary Services

    Minneapolis does not require a general business license, and notary/signing-agent services are not among the city's specific licensed business categories (contractors, food, alcohol, animal-related, lodging, vehicles, etc.). Standalone notary businesses operating in Minneapolis generally need no city business license; home-based notaries should check home occupation zoning rules.

    Official government source

    Not applicableNot applicable

Terminus

Open for business — est. $75–$350 · 2–4 weeks to complete all steps and receive commission

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