What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Minnesota?

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Minnesota.Minn. Stat. § 524.2-502Verified Jul 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Yes. A will can be executed entirely remotely in Minnesota — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Minn. Stat. §§ 524.1-201(17) (electronic will), 524.1-201(43) (remote presence), 524.2-502 (execution), 524.2-504 (self-proving, per last-will-rules note), 524.2-518). 2 witnesses must join the same video session.Minn. Stat. § 524.2-502Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a will in Minnesota: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely: signer, notary, and 2 witnesses in one live video session

Yes. Minnesota has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, which validates a will under any of three tests: it complied with the law of the place of execution, the law of the testator's domicile when signed, or the law of the testator's domicile at death (UPC § 2-506). A will signed in another state is recognized in Minnesota if any of those tests passes. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. See the Minnesota document portability tool for the full breakdown.