Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$5,000
Application Fee
$25
Issuing Authority
Mississippi Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
— Not authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
— Not authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
— Not authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Not Available
Mississippi does not currently authorize remote online notarization.
Key Considerations
- MANDATORY journal for ALL notarizations (stricter than most states where journal is optional)
- 10-year journal retention (longer than typical 5-year requirement)
- NO RON/IPEN authorized - Mississippi has not adopted electronic notarization legislation
- Physical presence REQUIRED for all notarizations (no remote options)
- NO credible witness method (only personal knowledge or government ID)
Regulatory Authority
Mississippi Secretary of State
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