Subdivision 1.Authorized persons.

A notarial act may be performed in this state by:

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 358.60

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

(1) a notary public of this state;

(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of this state; or

(3) any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

Subd. 2.Significance of signature and title.

The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

Subd. 3.Authority of officer established.

The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision 1, clause (1) or (2), conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.