Notaries; authorize commissions for persons residing within 15 miles of the border of Mississippi.

SB 2387 would allow individuals living within 15 miles of the Mississippi border (but residing in another state) to apply for Mississippi notary commissions, expanding eligibility beyond current Mississippi residents. It directly affects border residents in neighboring states who need notarial services near the border. The bill amends residency requirements in Mississippi law, keeping all other notary standards (like age, citizenship, $5,000 bond, and English proficiency) unchanged. This change would permit these border residents to perform notarial acts within Mississippi for the four-year commission term. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.