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These are not the laws or rules governing Notary Publics in Mississippi, just a list of common questions asked regarding Notary Publics.

OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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You must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a Mississippi resident for more than 30 days.
  • File an application​​ with the Secretary of State.
  • Pay a $25 application fee.
  • File a $5,000 Surety Bond and the Oath of Office with the Secretary of State.
  • Obtain an official seal or stamp to affix to documents.
  • Comply with the statutes governing Mississippi Notary Acts, including but not limited to, maintaining a registry of all documents signed.

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No. The Secretary of State must assign you a date for the beginning of your commission. The Governor must approve your application. You must file your oath and Surety Bond. The Secretary of State must issue a Commission certificate. And finally, you must obtain your official seal or stamp showing your county of residence.

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Within 60 days prior to the expiration of the current commission file a new application and oath, and submit a new bond when approved.

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If you move to a different county, you must file a change of address with the Secretary of State, Notary Public Division. You must then obtain a new seal or stamp showing your new county of residence.

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File a name change with the Secretary of State proof of the new name (marriage license, Social Security card change, or voter registration). You will also need to obtain a new seal or stamp and a new bond.

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Mississippi Notaries have statewide jurisdiction. A Notary may notarize in any county within Mississippi. Your seal or stamp, however, must show the county of your residence in Mississippi.

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No. Your authority to notarize is valid only within the state of Mississippi. Notarizing outside Mississippi by a Mississippi Notary is void and illegal.

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NO. Moving out of state terminates the Notary. If you do not intend to return, you should resign your commission and destroy your seal or stamp.

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NO. See Rule 202(1).

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Generally the answer is no. See Rule 202(2)

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The process should take less than one week provided that you submit a complete application along with your bond and Oath.

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Four years from the date the commission was issued.

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