What Do I Need to Sign My TOD Deed in Mississippi?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for TOD deeds in Mississippi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi does not require witnesses for a tod deed.Miss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Jul 13, 2026

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Mississippi.Miss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Jul 13, 2026

Yes. A TOD deed can be executed entirely remotely in Mississippithe signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Miss. Code Ann. §§ 91-27-11, 91-27-17(1),(3), 89-5-105(a)-(c), 89-5-107, 89-3-1(2), 25-34-23). No witnesses are needed in the session.Miss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Jul 13, 2026

To execute a tod deed in Mississippi: Schedule an in-person notary appointment. Record the deed with the county recorder before death. Include a legal description of the property. Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

No. TOD deeds work by being recorded against a specific parcel of real estate, so the deed must be a Mississippi TOD deed recorded with the Mississippi county where the property sits. A TOD deed signed in another state cannot transfer Mississippi real property, regardless of how it was executed. If you own real estate in more than one state, each parcel needs its own state-appropriate TOD deed. See the document portability tool for the full breakdown.

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