Notary Public Application Form

Georgia notaries public are commissioned for four-year terms by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence (with a neighboring-state resident exception, see Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions).

The fee for a new notary appointment or for reappointment is $40.00 - $55.00. Please check with the county in which you are applying for the exact fee.

Important Notes:

• If you are a legal resident of the State of Georgia, you may only apply in your county of residence. (You may notarize documents in any county within Georgia.)
• If you are a legal resident of a state bordering on the State of Georgia, and are regularly employed or carry on a business or profession in Georgia, you may only apply in the county of employment. (You may notarize documents in any county within Georgia.)

The Application Process for New Appointments or for Reappointment in 4 Easy Steps:

(For county specific questions, such as acceptable payment methods or office hours, contact the commissioning Clerk of Superior Court’s office. Click here for county contact information.)

Step 1 : The majority of Georgia counties participate in a web-based application process. Click here to determine if your county participates in the web-based application process.

Does your county appear in the list of counties participating in the web-based application?

Yes -

Step 2 : Click here to begin the web-based application

• Select your county.
• Enter the 3-digit code that displays on the screen. (If the code does not appear, contact GSCCCA Customer Support at 800-304-5174 or 404-327-9760.)
• Enter the appropriate application type (new or renewal).
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the form.
• If endorser signatures are required, have your endorsers sign the application. (Endorsers are character references who live in your county of application, have known you for over 30 days, and are not related to you.)

Step 3 : Take the signed application to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county of application to finish the application process, pay the appointment fee, and take the oath of office.

Step 4 : Purchase a notary seal (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association. Note: For renewing notaries: you may use your existing notary seal/stamp if the information on the seal matches exactly the information on the new commission.

Does your county appear in the list of counties participating in the web-based application?

Step 2 : If the county you are applying in does not participate in the web-based process, please contact the Clerk of Superior Court to obtain an application. For a complete listing of offices, visit our Superior Court Clerks Section.

• Complete the application.
• If endorser signatures are required, have your endorsers sign the application. (Endorsers are character references who live in your county of application, have known you for over 30 days, and are not related to you.)

Step 3 : Take the signed application to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county of application to finish the application process, pay the appointment fee, and take the oath of office.

Step 4 : Purchase a notary seal (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association. Note: For renewing notaries: you may use your existing notary seal/stamp if the information on the seal matches exactly the information on the new commission.