The Governor of Mississippi technically appoints Mississippi notaries public, and the Secretary of State administers the application process, maintains all the records pertaining to these notaries, and authenticates their acts.To contact the Mississippi Secretary of State: Secretary of State. Business Services Division.
Mississippi notaries public have statewide jurisdiction, and they must be physically within the geographic borders of the state of Mississippi. While Mississippi notaries may notarize in any county within Mississippi, their official notary seal must show the county of their residence in Mississippi.
If a Mississippi notary moves to a new county, the notary must obtain a new notary stamp showing the new county of residence. Click here to download the Application for Change of Notary Address form.
Section 25-33-3 of the Mississippi Code Annotated and the Mississippi Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 5, Chapter 5, Rule 5.20 provides the legal specifications regarding the layout and the information required on all official notarial seals.
Be a resident of the State of Mississippi for at least thirty days prior to the submission of the notary application.
However, a notary’s commission may be rendered void: (1) by resignation; (2) by death; (3) by revocation; (4) when the notary public ceases to reside in Mississippi; or (5) when the notary is no longer a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
To become a notary in Mississippi, a notary applicant must meet all of the requirements: Be at least 18 years of age. Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States. Be a resident of the State of Mississippi and have resided in the county of residence for at least thirty days prior to the submission of the application.
The first step to become a Mississippi notary is to complete an application approved by the Secretary of State. Sign the completed application before another notary . The notary will administer an oath through which you will swear that all the information you entered on the application is true. Make sure your notary name and signature on the application match. Mail the notary application and a $25.00 application fee to the State.
Fax or email a copy of your Mississippi notary commission certificate to 1-713-644-2299 or [email protected] so we can prepare and ship the Mississippi notary supplies that you ordered.
A few days after submitting the notary application, you will receive the approval of certification letter from the Secretary of State stating that the Governor has approved your notary application and that you need to provide proof to the Secretary of State of a four-year, $5,000 notary bond and take an oath of office within sixty days. Save time! No need to wait days to receive your Mississippi notary bond. You can now download the notary bond instantly upon checkout. The notary bond includes a four-year, $10,000 Mississippi notary errors and omissions insurance policy for your protection at no additional cost to you.
Complete a Mississippi notary application, print it, have it notarized, and mail it to the Mississippi Secretary of State with a $25.00 filing fee. Click here to start the Mississippi notary application process.
Be at least 18 years of age.
All Mississippi notaries are required to purchase a notary stamp and a notary journal to perform notarial acts. All our Mississippi notary supplies conform to Mississippi notary laws. Click here to order a Mississippi notary stamp.
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.
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.
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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