An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Mississippi: Under Executive Order No. 1467, Mississippi allows temporary online notarization through 2024.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Mississippians have asked these questions about online notarization. I've only used an in-person notary public before. Is online notarization legal in Mississippi? Yes, an online notarization is valid and enforceable in Mississippi because of interstate recognition.
Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended. Rule 4.1 Jurisdiction and Term. A person commissioned as a notary may perform notarial acts in any part of this State for a term of four (4) years from the date of the commission, unless the commission is earlier suspended, revoked or resigned pursuant to this Chapter.
