Notary Application Information

In Georgia, the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence commissions notaries public for a four-year term. Georgia also allows residents of neighboring states to apply to become notaries public.

Apply Online

https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles

Fee

The fee for a new notary appointment or for reappointment is $55.00 in Chatham County.

Jurisdiction

Georgia notaries public may perform notarial acts anywhere within the State of Georgia.

Qualifications to become a notary in Georgia:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • 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 Georgia county of application).
  • Have, and provide at the time of application, the applicant's operating telephone number.
  • Be able to read and write English.

Notary Hours

Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM
Holiday Schedule
Due to social distancing and limited space, we are accepting appointment to make your experience as fast as possible. Visit https://clerksuperiorcourt.as.me to schedule an appointment or call 912-652-7259 for appointment availability.

Notary Training

Effective January 1, 2025, with the adoption of House Bill 1292 by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session, Georgia's notaries public are required to complete an educational training course as part of the application process. The educational requirement applies to all notary applicants, whether it is an initial (new) application or a renewal application. You may access the educational rules here. To access the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority approved educational training course, please go to https://elearn.gsccca.org.

New Applicants

Overview:

  • Complete a notary application complete notary training course, obtain certificate, and bring it to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of residence. (Note the neighboring state resident provision above.)
  • Pay the application fee and take the oath of office.
  • The clerk's office issues a notary certificate of appointment.
  • Purchase a notary seal (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association.

Renewing Notaries Public

A renewing notary is defined as someone who holds an active notary commission in the county of application.

Overview:

  • Complete a notary application, complete notary training course, and bring it to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of residence. (Note the neighboring-state resident provision above.) Some counties allow notaries to renew by mail. Contact your Clerk of Superior Court's office for specific details.
  • Pay the application fee and take the oath of office.
  • The clerk's office issues a notary certificate of appointment.
  • Purchase a notary seal of office (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association. Note: You may use your existing notary seal/stamp if the information on the seal matches exactly the information on the new commission.

Notary JOURNAL

Effective January 1, 2025, a notary public shall maintain a written or electronic journal which shall include an entry for each notarial act performed at the request of a self-filer. Each such entry shall include the name of the self-filer; the self-filer's address; the self-filer's telephone number; the date, time, and location of notarization; the type of government issued photo identification document presented by the self-filer, unless the identity of the self-filer was confirmed based on personal knowledge; elements of such identification document, if applicable, including any identifying number; the self-filer's signature; and the type of document presented for notarization.

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