The notary
acts as an
official,
unbiased
witness to
the identity
of the
person who
signs a
document
(Minnesota
Statutes
359) to
prevent
fraud and
forgery. A
Minnesota
notary
public has
six major
duties:
1. Take
acknowledgments,
2. Administer
oaths
and
affirmations,
3. Take
and
certify
all
depositions;
4. Witness
or
attest a
signature,
5. Take
and
certify
all
acknowledgments
and
instruments
in
writing,
6. Record
notarial
protests.
As a
notary
public, you
hold an
important
position in
the state of
Minnesota.
It is
essential
that you
understand
the notary
duties and
responsibilities
outlined in
Minnesota
law. To
find out
information
about notary
education,
training and
how to
file notary
registrations,
please visit
our
Minnesota
Notary
Public
Website.
