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Key Facts: Georgia Notary Exam
4 years
Georgia notary commission term
GSCCCA / O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter 17
$2.00
Maximum fee per notarial act
O.C.G.A. 45-17-11
$0
Surety bond required in Georgia
GSCCCA General Notary Information
No state exam
Georgia requires a training course, not a written notary exam
GSCCCA notary requirements (training mandatory since Jan 1, 2025)
4 elements
Required on the notary seal: name, 'Notary Public', county, state
GSCCCA Georgia Notary Law
Not authorized
Remote online notarization for Georgia notaries as of 2026
Georgia notary law; signer must personally appear
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.
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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.
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