Your notary public commission must be registered in the county in which you reside.

To register by mail, you need to mail the following items to Carver County:

• Original Notary Public Commission
  • Sign the left line on the front as your name appears on the commission
  • Sign the right line on the front as you will when notarizing a document
• Copy of your driver's license or State ID card.
• Notary (witnessing your signatures) should stamp/sign the lower back of the commission paper
• Fee paid by check or money order. Please make payable to Carver County.
• Mail to Carver County, Attn: Vitals,  600 E 4th St, Chaska, MN 55318-2102.

To register in person, go to the Carver County Government Center located at 600 E 4th St, Chaska. The commission will be registered in the Land Records & Vitals Department. You will need to bring the following:

• Your driver's license or State ID card. 
• Original notary card/letter. 
• Fee of $20. We accept cash, checks or credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard & Discover). Please make check payable to Carver County.

You will need to re-register if you have had a name change (fee will be charged) or moved (within Carver County no fee).

Please contact the Carver County Land Records & Vitals Department at 952-361-1901 with any questions.