How to Become a Notary in Mississippi
Learn about Mississippi notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Mississippi law.
Mississippi does not mandate a pre-commissioning education course for notary applicants. Notaries are appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the state senator. Notary Mentor is supplementary only and does not replace any state requirements.
Mississippi Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Mississippi.
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Journal Requirements
Mississippi does not require notaries to maintain a journal by statute for traditional notarizations, though it is strongly recommended as a best practice. For RON, electronic journals are required. A...
Fees & Seals
Mississippi notary fees are capped at $5.00 per notarial act (Miss. Code § 25-33-9). The notary seal must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' the state and county of commission, and the commis...
Key Topics Covered for Mississippi
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Acknowledgments
Under Mississippi Code § 89-3-1 et seq., a notary taking an acknowledgment must determine that the person appearing is the individual who executed the document. The notary must com...
Journals & Records
Mississippi does not require notaries to maintain a journal by statute for traditional notarizations, though it is strongly recommended as a best practice. For RON, electronic jour...
Identity Verification
Mississippi notaries must verify identity through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, which includes a current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or pas...
RON Specifics
Mississippi enacted RON legislation effective July 1, 2020 (Miss. Code § 25-33-1 et seq., as amended). Notaries must register with the Secretary of State and use approved technolog...
Prohibited Acts
Mississippi notaries may not notarize their own signature, act when they have a direct financial interest in the transaction, notarize without the signer's personal appearance (phy...
Fees & Seals
Mississippi notary fees are capped at $5.00 per notarial act (Miss. Code § 25-33-9). The notary seal must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' the state and county of commis...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Mississippi
Mistakes that Mississippi notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Notarizing without the signer personally appearing before the notary.
Exceeding the statutory fee cap of $5.00 per notarial act.
Failing to include all required elements on the notary seal.
Not registering with the Secretary of State before performing RON.
Acting as a notary outside the county of commission for acts that require county-specific authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Mississippi.
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