1 Miss. Code. R. 5-8.1 - Notification regarding use of electronic notarization

A. A notary public who wishes to perform electronic notarization using an electronic notarization system that meets the requirements of the Act and these Rules must:

1. hold a current and unrestricted commission;

2. submit an additional application on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State for performing in-person electronic notarial acts; and

3. receive proof that the additional application to perform in-person electronic notarial acts has been approved by the Secretary of State.

B. The renewal of the commission of a notary public who has previously qualified to perform in-person electronic notarizations under this section constitutes renewal of the notary public's commission without the necessity of submission of another electronic notarization application under this section.

Notes

1 Miss. Code. R. 5-8.1

Section 25-34-51 et seq. Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended.

Amended 10/29/2015 Amended 7/1/2021 Amended 7/19/2021