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Key Facts: Georgia Notary Exam

4 years

Georgia notary commission term

GSCCCA General Notary Information (checked 2026-10-19)

$2.00

Maximum fee per notarial act

O.C.G.A. 45-17-11; GSCCCA Georgia Notary Law (checked 2026-10-19)

$0

Surety bond required in Georgia

GSCCCA General Notary Information (checked 2026-10-19)

No state exam

Georgia requires a training course, not a written notary exam

GSCCCA Notary Public Education Rules (training mandatory since Jan 1, 2025) (checked 2026-10-19)

4 elements

Required on the notary seal: name, 'Notary Public', county, state

GSCCCA Georgia Notary Law and FAQ (checked 2026-10-19)

Not authorized

Remote online notarization for Georgia notaries as of 2026

GSCCCA Georgia Notary Law; 2026 RON bill HB 289 not enacted (checked 2026-10-19)

A Georgia notary commission lasts four years and is issued by the Clerk of Superior Court, with no surety bond required. The maximum fee is $2.00 per notarial act (plus an optional $2.00 for a requested clerk's certificate). There is no mandatory written state exam, but a notary training course has been required since January 1, 2025, and signers must personally appear because remote online notarization is not yet authorized for Georgia notaries.

Sample Georgia Notary Practice Questions

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1Which authority appoints and commissions notaries public in Georgia?
A.The Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant's county of residence
B.The Georgia Secretary of State
C.The Georgia Lieutenant Governor
D.The Georgia Department of Licensing
Explanation: Under O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter 17, the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court approves and issues notary commissions, and applicants apply in their county of residence. The Georgia Secretary of State handled this until 1997, when the statewide database role passed to the GSCCCA.
2How long is a Georgia notary public commission valid before it must be renewed?
A.Two years
B.Three years
C.Four years
D.Six years
Explanation: Each Georgia notary commission is issued for a term of four years and may be renewed prior to the expiration of the term. This is set out in Georgia notary law (O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter 17).
3Does Georgia require an applicant to pass a written notary public examination to be commissioned?
A.Yes, a state-administered written exam with a 70% passing score
B.Yes, but only for notaries who plan to perform real estate closings
C.Yes, the exam is given by the Clerk of Superior Court at the time of application
D.No, Georgia does not mandate a statewide notary exam, though a training course is required
Explanation: Georgia does not require applicants to pass a formal written examination. Since January 1, 2025, applicants must complete an educational training course on notary duties before appointment, but there is no pass/fail statewide exam.
4What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Georgia?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: An applicant must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Georgia notary commission, along with the other eligibility requirements such as U.S. citizenship or legal residency and the ability to read and write English.
5Is a surety bond required to obtain a Georgia notary public commission?
A.No bond is required of Georgia notaries
B.Yes, a $10,000 surety bond is required
C.Yes, a $15,000 surety bond is required
D.Yes, but only for notaries in counties over 100,000 in population
Explanation: Georgia does not require notaries to obtain a surety bond. The GSCCCA confirms that no bond is required of Georgia notaries, which distinguishes Georgia from many other states.
6What is the maximum fee a Georgia notary may charge for performing a single notarial act?
A.$0.50
B.$5.00
C.$2.00
D.$10.00
Explanation: Under O.C.G.A. § 45-17-11, the authorized fee is $2.00 for each notarial act. A notary may charge an additional $2.00 only if the requester asks for a certificate from the Clerk of Superior Court of the commission's effectiveness.
7A Georgia notary takes an acknowledgment for a customer and charges the maximum allowed. Is the notary obligated to charge a fee?
A.Yes, a notary must always collect the $2.00 statutory fee
B.Yes, but only if the document will be recorded
C.No, and the notary never has to disclose fees in advance
D.No, charging a fee is optional, but the notary must disclose any fee before performing the act
Explanation: Georgia law makes charging a fee optional. A notary may but does not have to charge for notarial services; however, the notary must inform the requester before performing the act if a fee will be charged and the amount permitted by law.
8Which four elements must appear on a Georgia notary's seal of office?
A.The notary's name, commission number, expiration date, and the state seal
B.The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', the county of appointment, and the name of the state
C.The notary's name, signature, county, and the words 'State of Georgia Official'
D.The county, the expiration date, the words 'Notary Public', and the Great Seal of Georgia
Explanation: Georgia notary law requires the seal to contain the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', the county of appointment, and the name of the state. Either an embossed seal or a rubber/ink stamp showing these four elements is acceptable.
9As of January 1, 2025, when must a Georgia notary maintain a journal of a notarial act?
A.Only when the act is performed at the request of a 'self-filer' of real estate documents
B.For every notarial act the notary performs
C.Only for remote online notarizations
D.Never, because Georgia has no journal requirement
Explanation: Effective January 1, 2025 (House Bill 1292), a Georgia notary must keep a written or electronic journal entry for each notarial act performed at the request of a 'self-filer' submitting real estate documents for recording. There is no universal journal mandate for all acts.
10Is remote online notarization (RON) currently authorized for Georgia-commissioned notaries as of 2026?
A.Yes, Georgia has fully authorized RON since 2020
B.Yes, but only for documents filed with the Department of Revenue
C.No, Georgia requires the signer to physically appear before the notary; RON is not yet authorized
D.Yes, RON is allowed for any document signed within the United States
Explanation: As of 2026, Georgia has not authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries; the signer must personally appear before the notary. Legislation to authorize RON has advanced in the General Assembly, but it is not yet law, and webcam notarizations by a Georgia notary remain invalid.

About the Georgia Notary Exam

Georgia notaries public are commissioned for four-year terms by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence, with the statewide database administered by the GSCCCA. Georgia requires no surety bond and no written state exam, but applicants must complete a training course and provide two character endorsers (some counties also require a background check). This practice test covers Georgia notary law under O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter 17.

Exam sponsor: Clerk of Superior Court (county of residence), with the statewide notary database maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

No timed state exam (a notary-law practice test you can take at your own pace)

Passing Score

No official passing score; aim for 90%+ on this practice test to be confident with Georgia notary law

Exam / Certification Fees

$40-$55 county application fee (set by each Clerk of Superior Court; no surety bond required)

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25%

Qualifications & Commissioning

Becoming and renewing a notary: minimum age 18, U.S. citizen or legal resident, county-of-residence rule, English literacy, training course, two endorsers, county background-check rules, four-year term, and the oath of office.

20%

Authorized Notarial Acts

Acknowledgments, jurats and verifications, oaths and affirmations, attestation of signatures, limited copy certification, statewide jurisdiction, and corporate/bank-employee notary rules.

20%

Identification, Certificates & Seal

Personal appearance, confirming identity by personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, certificate wording, signing in ink as commissioned, recording the date, and the four required seal elements.

12%

Fees, Bond & Liability

The $2.00 per-act fee cap and optional clerk's-certificate fee, mandatory fee disclosure, Georgia's no-bond rule, personal liability, and optional errors-and-omissions coverage.

11%

Journal, Recordkeeping & RON

The 2025 self-filer journal requirement for real estate documents, change-of-name/address notices, lost-seal reporting, and the current status of remote and electronic notarization in Georgia.

12%

Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline

Disqualification and conflicts of interest, prohibited court process, unauthorized practice of law, false certificates, refusing improper requests, and revocation by the appointing clerk.

Preparing for the Georgia Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No official passing score; aim for 90%+ on this practice test to be confident with Georgia notary law
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: No timed state exam (a notary-law practice test you can take at your own pace)
  • Exam / certification fees: $40-$55 county application fee (set by each Clerk of Superior Court; no surety bond required) Official sources

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Georgia Notary: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the GSCCCA 'Georgia Notary Law' summary and FAQ, then take this practice test to find your weak areas.
2Memorize the core numbers: four-year term, $2.00 fee cap, no bond, and the four required seal elements.
3Learn the difference between an acknowledgment (signer affirms voluntary execution) and a jurat (signer swears and signs in your presence).
4Master the disqualification rules: never notarize when you are a signer, a party, or witnessing your own signature, even as a corporate agent.
5Understand the 2025 self-filer journal rule and who is exempt (attorneys, title agents, real estate professionals, bank agents).
6Remember personal appearance is mandatory and avoid the unauthorized practice of law by not choosing certificates or giving legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pass an exam to become a notary in Georgia?

No. Georgia does not require a written notary exam. You must complete the GSCCCA notary training course (required since January 1, 2025), submit an application with two character endorsers (some counties also require a certified background check), pay the county fee, and take the oath of office before the Clerk of Superior Court.

How long does a Georgia notary commission last?

A Georgia notary commission lasts four years and may be renewed before it expires. You renew through the Clerk of Superior Court, completing the training course within 30 days prior to each renewal appointment.

Does Georgia require a surety bond for notaries?

No. Georgia does not require a surety bond. Because there is no bond, a Georgia notary is personally liable for damages caused by their own misconduct or negligence, so many notaries carry optional errors-and-omissions insurance.

How much can a Georgia notary charge per notarial act?

Under O.C.G.A. 45-17-11, the maximum fee is $2.00 per notarial act. A notary may charge an additional $2.00 only if the requester asks for a certificate from the Clerk of Superior Court of the commission's effectiveness. Charging a fee is optional, but any fee must be disclosed beforehand.

Can Georgia notaries perform remote online notarization (RON)?

Not yet. As of 2026, Georgia has not authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarization (a 2026 RON bill, HB 289, was not enacted), so the signer must physically appear before the notary. If you need a document notarized remotely by a notary commissioned in another state, check first whether the Georgia recipient will accept it.

What must appear on a Georgia notary seal?

The seal must show the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', the county of appointment, and the name of the state. Either an embossed seal or a rubber ink stamp is acceptable as long as all four elements are present, and the seal accompanies the signature and date on each act.