Quick answer. Notary fees in Minnesota: $5 per oath administered; the statute puts no dollar figure on acknowledgments. Since January 1, 2023, remote online acts follow the same fee section (357.17).
Fees for notarial acts in Minnesota
| Act | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| Each oath administered | $5 |
| Affidavit or paper not otherwise listed, per folio (copies $1 per folio) | $5 |
| Acknowledgments of deeds and other services authorized by law: the legal fees allowed other officers for like services | Not stated |
| Protest of nonpayment or nonacceptance, with copy | $5 |
| Notice of nonpayment or nonacceptance, with copy | $5 |
| Recording an instrument the notary must record, per folio | $5 |
Online and remote notarization
The Secretary of State's remote online notarization FAQ says that since January 1, 2023, remote online acts follow the same fee section, 357.17.
Travel and other charges
The fee section we read lists no travel fee, so ask the notary what they charge and get the total before you book.
Compare with New Jersey
New Jersey sets $2.50 per act under N.J. Admin. Code 17:50-1.18. See how much a notary costs in New Jersey, or learn about remote online notarization. Whether a document notarized online is accepted depends on the receiving party and the law that applies.
Sources
- Minnesota Statutes 357.17: Notaries public
- Minnesota Secretary of State: Remote online notarization authorization FAQ
This page is general information from the official sources below, not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the state agency before you rely on a figure. Last reviewed November 2026.
Cite this page: MCC Solutions, "Minnesota notary fees: what a notary may charge," last reviewed November 2026, mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/fees-by-state/minnesota. For the fee itself, cite the official source above.
Common questions
How much can a notary charge in Minnesota?
$5 per oath administered; the statute puts no dollar figure on acknowledgments. Online notarization: Since January 1, 2023, remote online acts follow the same fee section (357.17).
Can a Minnesota notary charge for travel?
The fee section we read lists no travel fee, so ask the notary what they charge and get the total before you book.
Where does this come from?
The official sources linked at the bottom of this page: Minnesota Statutes 357.17: Notaries public; Minnesota Secretary of State: Remote online notarization authorization FAQ.
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