How to send a late rent notice in Minnesota

In Minnesota, a late rent notice may be delivered by hand delivery, First-Class mail; certified mail is not a listed method. The notice period is 14 days.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.

Requirement	Minnesota late rent notice
Delivery method	Hand delivery, First-Class mail — Cortul also sends a First-Class copy.
Notice period	14 days (calendar days)
Deemed received	When it is mailed
If refused or unclaimed	keep the certified record.
Statutes	Minn. Stat. §504B.321 subd. 1a

Step by step

Write the notice with every required element (the Minnesota template in Cortul already has them).
Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
Send it by a method the law allows, and keep a mailed copy.
Keep the mailing and tracking records, and your own record of any service you did yourself.
Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.