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State Information for Georgia
Georgia Notary Public Requirements and Information
Appointing Officer
Superior Court Clerk in the county of the applicant’s residence or place or employment (if applicable).
Notary Commission Qualifications
Applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the U.S.;
• be a resident of the state of Georgia and county in which he/she is applying;
• have and provide a working telephone number; and
• be able to read and write English.
→Non-residents of a bordering state may apply if regularly employed in the state of Georgia.
How to Apply to Become a Georgia Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority: http://www.gsccca.org/projects/npapp.asp
Term of Office
4 Year Term
Georgia Notary Seal Requirement
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not Required
Notary Bond Requirement
Not Required
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not Required
Authorized Duties
• take acknowledgments;
• administer oaths and affirmations;
• certify copies;
• witness or attest signatures; and
• witness affidavits and take verifications on oath or affirmation (jurats).
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority: http://www.gsccca.org/filesandforms/notaryforms.asp
Contact Information for the State of Georgia
State Notary Website
http://www.gsccca.org/projects/aboutnp.asp
Georgia Notary Online Search
http://www.gsccca.org/search/notary/search.asp
Phone Number
(404) 327-6023
Mailing Address
GSCCCA/Notary Division
1875 Century Boulevard
Suite 100
Atlanta GA 30345
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(404) 327-6023
(800) 304-5175
Further Information
http://www.gsccca.org/projects/apost.asp
This information was compiled by the American Society of Notaries • Copyright 2018
Last Updated MARCH 2017
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