Notary Commission and Appointment Flashcards
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What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Mississippi?
Answer: 18 years old
Mississippi law requires notary applicants to be at least 18 years of age.
How long is a Mississippi notary public commission term?
Answer: 4 years
A Mississippi notary public commission is valid for four years from the date of issuance.
Which official issues a notary public commission in Mississippi?
Answer: The Circuit Court Clerk
In Mississippi, the circuit court clerk of the applicant's county issues the notary public commission.
Which of the following is a residency requirement for obtaining a Mississippi notary commission?
Answer: Must be a resident of Mississippi or have a principal place of business in the state
An applicant must be a Mississippi resident or have a principal place of business within the state to qualify for a notary commission.
Which of the following disqualifies an applicant from receiving a Mississippi notary commission?
Answer: Having been convicted of a felony
A felony conviction disqualifies an individual from being commissioned as a notary public in Mississippi.
What is the required surety bond amount for a Mississippi notary public?
Answer: $5,000
Mississippi law requires notary applicants to file a $5,000 surety bond as part of the commissioning process.
Before a Mississippi notary commission becomes effective, the notary must:
Answer: Take an oath of office before the circuit court clerk
After receiving a commission, the notary must take the oath of office before the circuit court clerk before performing any notarial acts.