Notary Commission

The Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State issues commissions to Minnesota's notaries public. To find information on what it means to be a notary, how to obtain a commission, and download an application go directly to:
Minnesota Secretary of State Notary Website. 

Once you receive your Notary Commission you must register it in person or by mail at the County in which you reside.  To register your commission in Beltrami County you will need:

  • Notary commission certificate

  • $20 fee, payable to Beltrami County Auditor/Treasurer

  • A driver’s license (if registering in person) OR

  • Your signature notarized by another notary on a blank sheet of white paper (if registering by mail)

Make check payable to the Beltrami County Auditor/Treasurer. You may pay by CASH or CHECK only. We currently do not accept credit or debit cards. Orders are NOT accepted via the Internet.

After your commission is recorded, we will return the Notary commission certificate and a receipt to you.

Mail registrations to:
Beltrami County License Center
701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 100
Bemidji, MN 56601-3177

Register in person at:
Beltrami County Administration Building
License Center, 1st Floor