What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Mississippi?

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Mississippi.Miss. Code Ann. § 91-5-1Verified Jul 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Mississippi has not authorized Remote Online Notarization. In-person notarization is required for all documents, including wills.

To execute a will in Mississippi: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Wet signature and in-person signing required

Yes. Mississippi hasn't adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but it recognizes a will validly executed under another state's law as long as the will was valid where signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. A Mississippi-specific will sidesteps that. The document portability tool shows the recognition rule by document type.