Updated September 01, 2023
A Minnesota notary acknowledgment form is a document used to authenticate the signing of a legal instrument. Certain legal documents, such as a transfer of ownership, a living trust form, or a power of attorney, may require notarization in order to be valid. In order for an individual to have their document notarized, they will need to fill out their document and bring it, along with the notary acknowledgment form, to a notary public. After identifying themselves to the notary, the individual can sign the document with the notary as a witness. Upon witnessing the signing of the document, the notary will fill out the acknowledgment form, furnishing it with their signature and seal.
Laws – § 358.66
Notary Commission Guide – A guidebook describing how to become a notary in Minnesota and what their responsibilities are.
How to Notarize in Minnesota (5 steps)
1. Locate Notary
- Banks or Credit Unions (Wells Fargo has the most branch locations of any financial institution in Minnesota)
- UPS Stores
- Private Notary Services
Verify a Notary in Minnesota (3 steps)
Step 1
Step 2
- Name, partial name, or commission number
- City/town
- County
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Step 3
How to Write (For Notary)
Step 1 – Download the Notary Acknowledgment Form in one (1) of the following formats: PDF, Microsoft Word, or ODT.
Step 2 – Enter the name of the county that you are in, the date, and the name of the person whose signature you are witnessing.
Step 3 – Next, provide your signature, printed name, title, commission expiration date, and your associated county. Below that, provide your stamp or seal where indicated.