Notary Registration

A notary public is a person of integrity appointed by the Governor to serve the public as an impartial and unbiased witness. The most common function of the notary is to prevent fraud by witnessing and attesting that a person signing a document is authentic.

The responsibilities of a Minnesota Notary Public are critical to the legal, business, financial and real estate communities and should be taken seriously. You must have an understanding of the proper procedures to follow in order to fulfill your duties. 

The office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is available to assist you as a new or existing Notary Public with the fundamentals of notarization.

Registering With Your County

If you are a licensed Notary Public, you must register your signature in your county of residence. In Isanti County, you may register in person or by mail.

In-person Registration

  • Provide the downloaded notary certificate or the notary commission card you received from the Minnesota Secretary of State. Your commission card will be returned to you, as registered in Isanti County
  • Provide identification: Valid driver's license or state issued identification card
  • Pay the $20.00 filing fee; cash, check, or credit card.

Mail Registration

  • Enclose the downloaded notary certificate or the notary commission card you received from the Minnesota Secretary of State. Your commission card will be returned to you, as registered in Isanti County
  • Enclose 2 notarized samples of your signature on a white, 8.5 x11 inch sheet of paper
    • a signature that matches the first, middle, and last name as listed on the notary's commission and shown on the notarial stamp, and
    • 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 issued identification card
  • Enclose the $20.00 filing fee; check or money order payable to Isanti County
  • Mail the above documentation to:
    • Isanti County Recorder
      555 18th Ave SW
      Cambridge, MN 55008