Mississippi states that the Secretary of State processes statewide notary applications and that commissions are renewable every four years.
The Mississippi FAQ states that applicants must pay a $25 application fee, file a $5,000 surety bond and oath of office, and obtain an official seal or stamp before acting.
Mississippi explains that the Governor must approve the application, the oath and bond must be filed, and the Secretary of State must issue the commission certificate before the applicant may notarize.
The Mississippi remote-guidance materials reviewed here discuss remote and remote online notarization, notice to the Secretary of State, vendor identification, and full audio-video recording. Because those public materials are tied to emergency-order guidance, manual legal review is recommended before publishing a definitive Mississippi RON pathway.
Mississippi items confirmed from official sources
- Commission term confirmed: four years.
- Application fee confirmed: $25.
- Required bond confirmed: $5,000.
- The Governor approves the application before the commission is issued.
- Mississippi requires an official seal or stamp and a registry of documents.
- Manual legal review is recommended before publishing Mississippi RON claims.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current Mississippi requirements before applying, buying tools, or performing notarial acts. Reviewed March 14, 2026.