GA
Notary services in Georgia
RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert restricted VIN verification N/A
Jurisdiction overview
Remote online (RON)
Authorized
Marriage solemnization
Not permitted
Copy certification
Restricted
VIN verification
Not specified
Listed notaries
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Services available in Georgia
Core Notarial Acts
from $10
from $10
from $10
from $10
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON only
from $25
Real Estate & Mortgage
from $150
from $200
from $25
from $15
from $150
from $15
Legal Documents
from $25
from $25
from $25
from $25
from $25
Travel & Immigration
from $15
from $15
from $20
from $20
Business & Corporate
from $25
from $25
from $25
Medical & Healthcare
from $25
from $25
from $15
Specialty Services
from $50
from $100
from $50
Services with restrictions in Georgia
Copy Certification
Copy certification by notaries is prohibited or severely restricted in Georgia. Vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates) may never be copy certified by a notary in any state.
Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in Georgia under state law.
Notary requirements & rules
Audio-Video Requirements
Real-time two-way audio-visual communication required Mandatory
The signer and notary must be able to communicate simultaneously by sight and sound through an electronic device at the time of the notarial act.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 11
RON session must be recorded and retained Mandatory
The notary or RON platform must retain a recording of the complete audio-visual session for a minimum of 5 years from the date of the notarial act.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 16
Bond & Insurance
GA - Surety bond
No surety bond is required for Georgia notaries.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
Commission & Licensing
GA - Application, oath and commissioning Mandatory
Apply to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of residence, take the oath of office, and the Clerk issues your commission.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
GA - Commission term Mandatory
Four (4) years.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
GA - Eligibility: English language Mandatory
Must be able to read and write English.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
GA - Eligibility: Minimum age Mandatory
Must be at least 18 years old.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
GA - Eligibility: Residency and citizenship Mandatory
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a legal resident of the Georgia county where applying; a resident of a bordering state may apply if regularly employed or carrying on a business or profession in Georgia.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
Commission Requirements
GA - Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Confirm current Georgia RON authorization with GSCCCA; Georgia historically required in-person notarization with RON legislation pending.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
Fees & Compensation
GA - Application fee Mandatory
New appointment or reappointment fee is approximately $40 to $55, varying by county.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
Identity Proofing
Two-factor identity verification for RON Mandatory
Remote online notarization requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID AND knowledge-based authentication (KBA) with a passing score of at least 80% on 5 questions within 2 attempts.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 14
Journal Requirements
Electronic journal permitted for RON Mandatory
A notary performing remote online notarization may maintain the required journal in electronic form provided it is tamper-evident and accessible for the required retention period.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 17
Seal & Certificate Requirements
GA - Notary seal/stamp Mandatory
An official notary seal/stamp is required to perform notarial acts.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
Training & Education
GA - County exam (varies)
Some counties require passing a notary exam; confirm with your county Clerk of Superior Court.
Source: GSCCCA - GA Notary Division
GA - Training course required Mandatory
Effective Jan 1, 2025 (HB 1292, 2024), all new and renewing applicants must complete a GSCCCA-approved Notary Public Training Course and submit the completion certificate with the application.
Source: GSCCCA / GA HB 1292 (2024)