Notary Public Bond in Mississippi

What this bond requires in Mississippi

Mississippi requires a $5,000 surety bond for each notary public per Miss. Code Ann. § 25-33-1. Commissions are issued for a 4-year term by the Secretary of State. Applicants must be at least 18, a Mississippi resident, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and able to read and write English. The bond must be filed with the chancery clerk of the applicant county of residence and a copy provided to the Secretary of State.

Who requires it

The notary public bond is required by the Mississippi Secretary of State under Miss. Code Ann. § 25-33-1 et seq..

How to file in Mississippi

Submit the notary application online through the Mississippi Secretary of State website and pay the $25 application fee. After conditional approval, the applicant has 90 days to obtain a $5,000 surety bond, take the oath of office, and file the bond and oath with the chancery clerk in the county of residence.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a notary public bond required in Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi requires notary public bonds issued by an admitted surety. The required amount is $5,000.

How much is the bond in Mississippi?

The bond amount is $5,000. Your annual premium is a small percentage of that, based on credit and experience.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Mississippi Secretary of State.

How is the bond filed?

Submit the notary application online through the Mississippi Secretary of State website and pay the $25 application fee. After conditional approval, the applicant has 90 days to obtain a $5,000 surety bond, take the oath of office, and file the bond and oath with the chancery clerk in the county of residence.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.