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Key Facts: Mississippi Notary Exam

4 years

Mississippi notary commission term set by the Secretary of State

Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(5) (checked 2026-10-19)

$5,000

Surety bond (assurance) required before a commission is issued

Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(4) (checked 2026-10-19)

$5.00

Maximum fee a Mississippi notary may charge per notarial act

Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-9; SOS Rule 9.1 (checked 2026-10-19)

$25

Application fee paid to the Mississippi Secretary of State

Mississippi Secretary of State Notaries FAQ and Form NP-001 listing (checked 2026-10-19)

No exam

Mississippi does not require a mandatory statewide notary examination

Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41 qualifications (checked 2026-10-19)

Physical presence

Signers must appear in person; standalone remote online notarization is not authorized

Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-15 (checked 2026-10-19)

A Mississippi notary public is commissioned by the Secretary of State for a four-year term after paying a $25 application fee, taking the constitutional oath of office, and filing a $5,000 surety bond. Notaries may charge a maximum of $5.00 per notarial act and must keep a contemporaneous journal of every act. Mississippi requires physical presence for notarization (no standalone remote online notarization), though notaries may register separately to perform in-person electronic notarizations. There is no mandatory state exam, but mastering Section 25-34 and the Secretary of State's rules is essential.

Sample Mississippi Notary Practice Questions

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1Which Mississippi official commissions notaries public?
A.The Mississippi Secretary of State
B.The county chancery clerk
C.The Lieutenant Governor
D.The clerk of the circuit court
Explanation: Under the Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts (Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-3(g) and Section 25-34-41), a 'notary public' is an individual commissioned to perform notarial acts by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State qualifies, commissions, and disciplines all Mississippi notaries.
2What is the term length of a Mississippi notary public commission?
A.Two years
B.Five years
C.Four years
D.Ten years
Explanation: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(5) provides that, on compliance with the law, the Secretary of State shall issue a notary public commission for a term of four (4) years. The commission expires no more than four years after the commission date.
3What is the dollar amount of the surety bond a Mississippi notary applicant must file?
A.$1,000
B.$25,000
C.$10,000
D.$5,000
Explanation: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(4) requires an applicant to submit an assurance in the form of a surety bond, or its functional equivalent, in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) issued by a surety licensed by the Mississippi Department of Insurance.
4What is the minimum age to apply for a Mississippi notary public commission?
A.16 years
B.18 years
C.21 years
D.25 years
Explanation: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(2)(a) requires an applicant to be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There is no upper age limit.
5How long must an applicant have been a Mississippi resident immediately before applying for a notary commission?
A.No residency requirement
B.Six months
C.Not less than 30 days
D.One year
Explanation: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(2)(c) requires an applicant to be a resident of Mississippi for not less than thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of the application. A notary who later stops residing in the state is deemed to have resigned.
6Does Mississippi require a passing score on a mandatory state-administered notary examination before commissioning?
A.No, Mississippi does not require a mandatory statewide notary exam
B.Yes, a 70% on a state exam is required
C.Yes, an oral exam before the chancery clerk
D.Yes, but only for electronic notaries
Explanation: Mississippi does not mandate a statewide written notary examination. The Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts (Section 25-34-41) and the Secretary of State's rules require an application, qualifications, an oath of office, and a $5,000 bond, but no passing exam score. Studying notary law remains essential regardless.
7Which of the following is NOT a notarial act a Mississippi notarial officer is authorized to perform under Section 25-34-7?
A.Take an acknowledgment
B.Administer an oath or affirmation
C.Witness or attest a signature
D.Issue a marriage license
Explanation: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-7 lists authorized notarial acts: taking acknowledgments, administering oaths and affirmations, taking verifications on oath or affirmation, certifying depositions, witnessing or attesting signatures, and noting protests. Issuing marriage licenses is a function of the circuit clerk, not a notarial act.
8Under the Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts, what is a 'verification on oath or affirmation' formerly known as?
A.An acknowledgment
B.A jurat
C.A protest
D.A certification of copy
Explanation: Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-3(n) defines 'verification on oath or affirmation,' formerly known as a jurat, as a declaration made by an individual on oath or affirmation before a notarial officer that a statement in a record is true. The signer must sign in the notary's presence and swear to the truth of the contents.
9A signer brings a document already signed and tells the notary, 'Yes, that is my signature and I signed it willingly.' Which notarial act is this?
A.A verification on oath or affirmation (jurat)
B.A protest of a negotiable instrument
C.An oath of office
D.An acknowledgment
Explanation: An acknowledgment, under Section 25-34-3(a), is a declaration that the individual signed a record for the purpose stated and, if applicable, with proper authority. The signer need not sign in the notary's presence; the document may be signed before the acknowledgment, and the signer acknowledges the signature as their voluntary act (Rule 6.1).
10For a jurat (verification on oath or affirmation) in Mississippi, when must the signer sign the document?
A.In the notary's presence
B.Before meeting the notary, then bring it in
C.Either before or after, it does not matter
D.After leaving the notary, then mail it back
Explanation: Under Rule 6.3, a document containing a statement being verified on oath or affirmation must be signed in the notary public's presence and may not be signed afterward. The notary also administers the oath, requiring the signer to swear under penalty of perjury that the statements are true.

About the Mississippi Notary Exam

The Mississippi notary public commission authorizes you to perform notarial acts statewide under the Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts (Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34), administered by the Mississippi Secretary of State. Mississippi does not mandate a statewide notary exam, but every notary must know the law on acknowledgments, jurats, identification, journals, seals, fees, and electronic notarization.

Exam sponsor: Mississippi Secretary of State. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

No state exam time limit (self-paced practice test)

Passing Score

No mandatory state exam; aim for 90%+ on this practice test before applying

Exam / Certification Fees

$25 application fee paid to the Mississippi Secretary of State

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20%

Qualifications & Commissioning

Age 18, Mississippi residency (30+ days), U.S. citizenship or legal residence, English literacy, $25 application, oath of office, $5,000 bond, and the four-year term.

22%

Authorized Notarial Acts & Certificates

Acknowledgments, oaths and affirmations, verifications on oath (jurats), signature witnessing, protests of negotiable instruments, copy certification, and certificate requirements under Section 25-34-31.

15%

Identification & Personal Appearance

Personal knowledge vs. satisfactory evidence of identity, acceptable IDs (including licenses expired up to five years), and the Section 25-34-15 physical-presence rule.

18%

Journal, Seal & Stamping Device

Mandatory single journal with contemporaneous entries, prohibited entries, official stamp elements, the no-state-seal rule, and stamping-device security and disposition.

10%

Fees, Bond & Liability

The $5.00 per-act maximum, travel fees, fee waivers for absentee ballots, the $5,000 assurance, and surety liability for notary misconduct.

15%

Electronic Notarization, Prohibited Acts & Discipline

In-person electronic notarization registration, tamper-evident systems, unauthorized practice of law, the 'notario' prohibition, grounds for revocation, and penalties.

Preparing for the Mississippi Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No mandatory state exam; aim for 90%+ on this practice test before applying
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: No state exam time limit (self-paced practice test)
  • Exam / certification fees: $25 application fee paid to the Mississippi Secretary of State Official sources

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Mississippi Notary: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts (Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34) and the Secretary of State's Part 5 notary rules end to end before applying.
2Memorize the core Mississippi numbers: four-year term, $5,000 bond, $25 application fee, and the $5.00 maximum fee per act.
3Drill the difference between an acknowledgment (signer affirms a voluntary signature, may be pre-signed) and a jurat (signer signs in your presence and swears the contents are true).
4Practice the identification rules, including that a Mississippi driver's license may be accepted if not expired more than five years.
5Know the journal entry requirements and what is prohibited (no complete SSNs, driver's license numbers, or account numbers).
6Understand the limits of your role: a non-attorney notary cannot give legal advice, draft documents, choose the certificate type, or use the term 'notario.'

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pass an exam to become a notary in Mississippi?

No. Mississippi does not require a mandatory statewide notary examination. You apply through the Secretary of State, take the constitutional oath of office, and file a $5,000 surety bond. Still, you should master the Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts (Section 25-34) and this practice test to perform acts correctly.

How long does a Mississippi notary commission last?

A Mississippi notary public commission is issued by the Secretary of State for a four-year term under Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-41(5). You must reapply for each term: under the Secretary of State's rules, reappointment applications may be filed up to 90 days before, and must be filed at least 60 days before, expiration.

What does it cost to become a Mississippi notary?

The Secretary of State charges a $25 application fee. You must also file a $5,000 surety bond from a surety licensed by the Mississippi Department of Insurance (premiums vary by surety) and purchase an official seal/stamp at your own expense.

How much can a Mississippi notary charge per notarial act?

The maximum is $5.00 per notarial act. Under Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-9 and Rule 9.1, acknowledgments, jurats, and signature witnessings are capped at $5.00 per signature, and oaths/affirmations without a signature at $5.00 per person. Reasonable travel fees may be charged separately if agreed in advance, and absentee-ballot notarizations must be free.

Does Mississippi require notaries to keep a journal?

Yes. Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-37 requires every notary to maintain one journal (tangible or electronic) and record each act contemporaneously, including the date and time, type of act, signer's name and address, method of identification, and any fee charged. Complete Social Security or ID numbers must not be recorded.

Can I perform remote online notarizations in Mississippi?

Mississippi requires the signer to appear physically in person (Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-34-15), so standalone remote online notarization with a remotely located signer is not authorized by statute. Notaries may, however, file an additional registration with the Secretary of State to perform in-person electronic notarizations (IPEN) on electronic records using an approved, tamper-evident system.