What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Minnesota?
Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for wills in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota requires 2 witnesses for a will.Minn. Stat. § 524.2-502Verified May 31, 2026 Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Minnesota.Minn. Stat. § 524.2-502Verified May 31, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.
Minnesota allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for wills.Minn. Stat. § 524.2-502Verified May 31, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.
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 digitally from anywhere via video call
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.
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