Marriage & Notary Filings

Marriage Credentials (Effective July 1, 2025)

517.04 PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM CIVIL MARRIAGES

Civil marriages may be solemnized throughout the state by an individual who has attained the age of 21 years and who registers as a civil marriage officiant with a local registrar in a county of this state. 

The county where the civil marriage officiant is registered must be endorsed and recorded with each certificate of civil marriage.

Notary Commission Registration

To become a Notary Public, you must first go through the MN Secretary of State by visiting their website at notary.sos.state.mn.us or call (651) 296-2803. Once you receive your notary commission, you must record your notary commission certificate at the county seat of residence.

Recording your Notary Public Certificate

You must record your Minnesota Notary Public Commission in person if you are a Waseca County resident.

You will need:

• Minnesota Notary Commission Certificate
• $20 fee, payable to Waseca County License Bureau
• A driver's license

Make check payable to the Waseca County License Bureau. You may pay by CASH or PERSONAL CHECK only. We currently do not accept credit or debit cards.

After your commission is recorded, we will return the notary public commission certificate with a certification stamp on the backside with a receipt.