Chapter 359 — Commission

359.01 Commission This section explains how notaries public are appointed in Minnesota. The governor appoints notaries with senate … 359.02 Term A notary public commission in Minnesota lasts until January 31 of the fifth year after it was issued. The governor or a … 359.03 Stamp; Register Every notary must get an official notarial stamp to use when notarizing documents. The stamp must include the state … 359.04 Powers This section lists the powers of a Minnesota notary public. Notaries can administer oaths, take depositions, certify … 359.05 This section was repealed in 2010 and is no longer in effect. 359.06 This section was repealed in 1976 and is no longer in effect. 359.061 Record of Commission Every notary must record their commission with the county. Resident notaries file in their county of residence. … 359.062 Notice; Languages Other Than English A notary who is not a lawyer and advertises notary services in a language other than English must include a notice … 359.07 Notary in Detached County When a new county is created from part of an existing county, notaries living in the new county keep their powers for … 359.071 Change of Name or Address If a notary changes their name or address, they must tell the Secretary of State within 30 days of the change. 359.08 Misconduct Any notary who performs notary duties after their commission has expired or while otherwise disqualified is guilty of a … 359.085 Standards of Conduct for Notarial Acts This section sets rules notaries must follow. When taking acknowledgments, oaths, or witnessing signatures, a notary … 359.09 This section has been superseded by provisions in chapter 336 and is no longer independently in effect. 359.091 Accommodation of Physical Limitations This section allows notaries to accommodate people with physical disabilities. Someone else can sign on behalf of a … 359.10 This section has been superseded by provisions in chapter 336 and is no longer independently in effect. 359.11 Taking Depositions When taking depositions, a notary has the power to force witnesses to appear and can punish them for refusing to … 359.12 This section was repealed in 2018 and is no longer in effect.