Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$40
Issuing Authority
Clerk of Superior Court in county of residence
Journal
SelfFilersOnly
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
— Not authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Not Available
Georgia does not currently authorize remote online notarization.
Key Considerations
- Major law changes effective January 1, 2025 via HB 1292 (signed May 2, 2024)
- Identity verification methods reduced from 3 to 2 (eliminated credible witness)
- Mandatory journal for self-filers (real estate transactions) starting January 1, 2025
- Mandatory educational training for initial appointment and renewals (Jan 1, 2025)
- NO bond requirement (unlike most states)
Regulatory Authority
Clerk of Superior Court in county of residence
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