Complete the Notary Public Application form to become a new Minnesota notary, renew your commission, reappointment because your commission expired. Make sure you meet all qualifications under Minnesota state law (see below).You must be a resident of Stearns County to file your notary commission at the license centers. Complete Application: Fill out the Notary Commission Application. Include both a signature that exactly matches the name appearing on the notary commission, as well as a signature in the style normally used to sign. In Minnesota, you must complete a notary public application online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website. Complete Application: Fill out the Notary Commission Application. Complete the Remote Online Notarization Authorization form. Notary Public commissions are completed through the MN Secretary of State. Have filed your notary public commission in the county where you live and be able to, upon request, produce a receipt or copy of the filing.