Oxford, MS · Lafayette County
Petition for Domestic Abuse Protection Order
This petition lets a petitioner ask the City of Oxford Municipal Court for protection from alleged domestic abuse and provide information about the parties, household members, and requested relief.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form asks the petitioner to describe the alleged abuse, identify the respondent and people needing protection, and select the protections requested from the court. It includes supplemental forms for additional household members, confidential address information, and children in common. The petitioner signs the petition under oath; contact the City of Oxford Municipal Court for information about filing and any required supporting documents.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking a domestic abuse protection order through the City of Oxford Municipal Court completes this form, including details about the respondent and requested protections.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat; the petitioner signs and swears that the petition’s facts are true before the notary or court clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Petition for Domestic Abuse Protection Order and review its supplemental forms.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the requested party, incident, household-member, and relief information. Complete applicable supplemental forms.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization with a commissioned online notary and confirm the court will accept the notarized petition.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear that the petition’s facts are true while appearing before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Court
Follow the City of Oxford Municipal Court’s instructions to file the completed petition and any required documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the petition’s notary section?
- Complete the petition, then sign and swear that its facts are true before the notary or court clerk. The notary completes the jurat and commission-expiration fields.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The form says to provide a copy of any divorce decree or custody or visitation order before the hearing when applicable. Contact the court about other documents for your situation.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this petition?
- Mississippi notaries must notarize with the signer physically present, and the state has not authorized its own notaries to perform online notarizations. Mississippi law recognizes certain notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm that the court will accept your notarized petition before proceeding.
- Where do I file the completed petition?
- The form identifies the City of Oxford Municipal Court at 72 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Suite 200, Oxford, MS 38655. Contact the court for filing instructions; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
Petition for Domestic Abuse Protection Order in other Mississippi cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.