Maximum notary fees in Mississippi
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | $5.00 per signature |
| Jurat | $5.00 per signature |
| Oath / affirmation | $5.00 per person (oath/affirmation without a signature) |
| Copy certification | Unverified: check with the state (not listed as a distinct fee category in sources found) |
Informational reference only, not legal advice. Notary fee laws change, and states differ in how fees apply (per act, per signature, or per certificate). Last reviewed July 2026. Always confirm current rules with your state's commissioning authority before setting your fees.
Key rules at a glance
Fees set by
statute, Miss. Code Ann. sec 25-34-51 et seq., with Secretary of State rulemaking authority
Remote online notarization
Not permitted: RON not currently authorized; COVID-era emergency authority expired and no permanent RON law has passed as of mid-2026 (2025 bill SB2456 introduced but not enacted); Mississippi does recognize valid RON performed under another state's RON law
Travel fees
Must be agreed to in advance and kept separate from the notarial fee; not fixed by statute
Worth knowing: A notary need not charge for notarial acts. Fees are per-signature, so multi-signer documents multiply the $5 charge. A separate $5.00 per-signature fee also applies to signature witnessings.
How notary fees work in Mississippi
Mississippi sets the maximum a notary public may charge for each notarial act. The table above shows those caps. Charging above the maximum is a compliance violation, but there is no minimum: many notaries charge less, or waive fees for certain documents. What you may charge for ancillary services (travel, printing, scheduling) is governed separately: see the travel-fee rule above, and always disclose extra charges to the signer in advance.
If you work as a loan signing agent, note that the signing-service fee you receive for a loan package is compensation for the appointment as a whole (travel, printing, handling), the notarial-act portion is still subject to the per-act caps shown here. Keeping those two amounts separate in your records matters, because in many situations they are treated differently for tax purposes. That split is exactly what a purpose-built record-keeping system handles for you.
Sources
This page is general information about Mississippi notary fee rules, last reviewed July 2026. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify current requirements with the state's commissioning authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum notary fee in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a notary public may charge a maximum of $5.00 per notarial act, such as an acknowledgment, jurat or oath. Mississippi does set a statutory cap on notary fees.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Mississippi?
Must be agreed to in advance and kept separate from the notarial fee; not fixed by statute.
Where does this Mississippi notary fee information come from?
Mississippi's fee-setting basis: statute, Miss. Code Ann. sec 25-34-51 et seq., with Secretary of State rulemaking authority. See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).