How to Become a Notary Public in Mississippi
How to Become a Notary in Mississippi
Ready to start your notary career in the Magnolia State? Here's a complete guide to getting commissioned, bonded, and equipped.
📋 Mississippi Notary Process (2025)
Meet eligibility requirements
Complete and notarize your application
Submit your application and $25 fee to the Secretary of State
Receive your pre-commission certificate via email
Buy a $5,000 surety bond
Submit your bond and oath form to the Secretary within 60 days
Receive your commission certificate and buy your Notary seal
Optional: Get E&O insurance for protection
Optional: Take Notary education courses
💰 Cost Breakdown
Item Cost
Application Fee (State) $25
Surety Bond (4 years, $5,000) Varies (~$50)
Notary Seal & Journal Varies
Total Estimated Cost $75–$120+
⏱️ Commission Term & Processing Time
Term Length: 4 years
Processing Time: ~1 week after submission
🧾 Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must:
Be at least 18 years old
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Be a Mississippi resident (for at least 30 days)
Have no disqualifying felonies or Notary misconduct
Be able to read and write in English
🧰 Required Supplies
Notary Stamp (must include your name, jurisdiction, and expiration date)
Notary Journal (required by law with tamper-proof pages)
Optional: Embosser, E&O Insurance
💵 Notary Fees
Maximum Charge per Notarial Act: $5
Travel Fees: Allowed with prior agreement and full disclosure
Must Display Fee Schedule: At your location or present during mobile signings
🔄 Updating or Renewing Your Commission
Name or Address Change: Notify the Secretary of State within 30 days ($20 fee)
Renewals: Repeat the full process (start 90 days before expiration)
New Seal Required: For name or county changes
🛑 What You Can’t Do
You can’t notarize for yourself, your spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, or household members
You can’t notarize documents where you are named or would benefit
🌐 Remote Online Notarization in MS
Mississippi does not currently allow RON (remote online notarization), unlike many other states. However, we’ll update this guide if the law changes.
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