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How to become a notary in Mississippi: the official requirements

Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the Mississippi Secretary of State's own published requirements.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026 · Requirements: each state's notary authority or statute
Quick answer

To become a notary public in Mississippi: Who can apply: At least 18; a U.S. citizen or other permanent legal resident; a Mississippi resident for more than 30 days; able to read and write English; never convicted of a felony; never had a notary commission denied, revoked, suspended, restricted or resigned. Bond: A $5,000 surety bond; if it is not submitted within 60 days, the application lapses. Commission term: Four years from the date the commission is issued. Commissions are issued by the Mississippi Secretary of State.

Requirements

Notary requirements in Mississippi

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Mississippi notary public requirements (Mississippi Secretary of State)
RequirementMississippi
Who can applyAt least 18; a U.S. citizen or other permanent legal resident; a Mississippi resident for more than 30 days; able to read and write English; never convicted of a felony; never had a notary commission denied, revoked, suspended, restricted or resigned.
TrainingNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Mississippi Secretary of State.
ExamNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Mississippi Secretary of State.
BondA $5,000 surety bond; if it is not submitted within 60 days, the application lapses.
Commission termFour years from the date the commission is issued.
State feeA $25 application fee.
Background checkNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the Mississippi Secretary of State.
Oath and filingFile the oath of office and the bond with the Secretary of State; the Governor must approve your application before your commission begins.

Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.

Steps

How to apply in Mississippi

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  1. File the application with the Secretary of State with the $25 fee.
  2. File a $5,000 surety bond and the oath of office with the Secretary of State within 60 days.
  3. Wait for the Governor's approval and your commission, which is emailed to you.
  4. Obtain an official seal or stamp showing your county of residence.
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FAQ

Questions people ask

How do I become a notary in Mississippi?
To become a notary public in Mississippi: Who can apply: At least 18; a U.S. citizen or other permanent legal resident; a Mississippi resident for more than 30 days; able to read and write English; never convicted of a felony; never had a notary commission denied, revoked, suspended, restricted or resigned. Bond: A $5,000 surety bond; if it is not submitted within 60 days, the application lapses. Commission term: Four years from the date the commission is issued. Commissions are issued by the Mississippi Secretary of State.
How long is a notary commission in Mississippi?
Four years from the date the commission is issued.
Do I need a bond to be a notary in Mississippi?
A $5,000 surety bond; if it is not submitted within 60 days, the application lapses.
Is training required to become a notary in Mississippi?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Mississippi Secretary of State.
Method

How this page is built

Every requirement on this page comes from the Mississippi Secretary of State's own published material, read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.

What this page can't tell you
  • Not legal advice.
  • Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
Sources
  1. Mississippi Secretary of State, Notaries FAQs, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.
  2. Mississippi Secretary of State, Application for Notary Public Commission (Form NP-001, revised 7/2021), official source, read Nov 5, 2026.