Notary Application Information

In Georgia, notaries public are commissioned for a four-year term by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence. Georgia also allows residents of neighboring states to apply to become notaries public. These out-of-state residents must own a business in Georgia or be regularly employed in Georgia and must apply with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where they own a business or are employed.

NOTE: Only out-of-state residents may apply in their county of employment; Georgia residents may only apply in their county of residence. Georgia notaries public may perform notarial acts anywhere within the State of Georgia.

Fee: The fee for the new notary appointment or for reappointment is $42.00.

Qualifications to become a notary in Georgia:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States.
• Be a legal resident of the county in which he or she applies (or, if a non-Georgia resident, you must reside in a state bordering Georgia and carry on a business or profession in Georgia or be regularly employed in the Gergia county of application).
• Have, and provid at the time of application, the applicant's opertating telephone number.
• Be able to read and write English.

For application and more information, please visit: www.gsccca.org.

Notary Public Fee Schedule