How to Become a Notary in Mississippi

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

No

Exam Required

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

4 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Mississippi

Education:

Not required.

Education Final:

No training is required.

Exam:

No exam is required

Exam Final:

No exam is required.

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

Mississippi law requires individuals applying for or renewing a notary commission to maintain a four-year, $5,000 notary bond during their notary commission term as a guaranty that the notary will perform his or her notary duties faithfully.

Bond Final:

Yes, a $5,000 bond is required

Applictation:

Please see this link for more infomation: https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/SOS_FORM_NP_001.pdf

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

File Oath And Commission:

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.

File Oath And Commission Final:

Yes, an Oath is required

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Mississippi Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The governor of Mississippi approves notary applications, and the secretary of state administers the notary application process, issues notary commission certificates, maintains all the records pertaining to these notaries, and authenticates their acts.

Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.