State of Minnesota Official Notary Seal Requirements
The official notarial stamp required, whether applied to the record physically or electronically, is deemed to be a "seal" for purposes of the admission of a document in court.
The official notarial stamp consists of:
- The seal of the state of Minnesota
- The name of the notary as it appears on the commission
- The words "Notary Public,"
- The words "My commission expires ..............." with the expiration date shown on it
The notary seal must be able to be reproduced in any legibly reproducible manner.
The official notarial stamp shall be a rectangular form of not more than three-fourths of an inch vertically by 2-1/2 inches horizontally, with a serrated or milled edge border, and shall contain the information required by statute.
The information required by statute may be affixed electronically and shall be logically and securely affixed or associated with the electronic record being notarized.