To become a notary public in Mississippi, follow these steps:
- Meet Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
- Have been a legal resident of Mississippi for at least 30 days.
- Be able to read and write English.
- Have no disqualifying felony convictions and not be incarcerated or on parole.
- Reside at the physical residential address provided on the application
- Complete the Notary Application
- Download and print the notary application from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website.
- Fill out the application and have it notarized by a notary public.
- Mail the notarized application along with a $25 application fee to the Secretary of State
- Receive Approval and Commission Date
- After review, the Secretary of State will assign a commission date and send you a pre-commission certificate
- Purchase a $5,000 Mississippi Notary Bond
- Buy a four-year, $5,000 surety bond. The bond's effective date must match your commission date.
- The bond protects the public in case of your failure to perform duties properly
- Take the Oath of Office
- Have your oath of office (related to the bond) notarized.
- Mail the notarized oath and the bond to the Secretary of State within 60 days of receiving your approval notice
- Receive Your Notary Commission Certificate
- Once your bond and oath are accepted, you will receive your official notary commission certificate from the Secretary of State
- Purchase Notary Supplies
- Obtain a notary stamp and a journal to perform your duties. These supplies are required by law
This process officially commissions you as a notary public in Mississippi, enabling you to perform notarizations legally in the state
