What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not require notarization for a will to be validMiss. Code Ann. § 91-5-1Verified Oct 19, 2026View source. The notary's usual role in Mississippi is the optional self-proving affidavit: a notarized statement signed with the will that lets it enter probate without locating the witnesses.

Mississippi has not authorized remote online notarizationMiss. Code Ann. § 25-34-15 (physical presence required); § 25-34-39 (IPEN only; no RON authority)Verified Sep 9, 2026View source, so every notarization, wills included, happens in person.

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 has not adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit: a foreign will without one forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, and re-executing on a Mississippi form, or adding a Mississippi affidavit, removes that step. The Mississippi document portability tool carries the recognition rule by document type.