E&O insurance

Mississippi Notary E&O Insurance

Yes. Under the Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts, an applicant must file a $5,000 assurance — a surety bond or its functional equivalent — with the Secretary of State before a commission is issued. The Secretary of State commissions notaries for a four-year term.

What you're buying

  • Errors & omissions coverage protecting you, subject to the policy terms.

Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.

Mississippi requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
Mississippi Secretary of State
Surety bond required
Yes — $5,000 assurance
Commission term
4 years
E&O insurance
Optional
Minimum age
18
Remote online notarization
Available (E-Notary registration)

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Full details on the Mississippi requirements page.

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