Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant’s county; statewide information from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority handles the verified commission route. The captured fee basis is $40 to $55, depending on the commissioning county, the term is 4 years, and the bond rule is No statewide surety-bond requirement is listed for the traditional commission.
Georgia notary fee, term, bond, and authority
- Responsible authority
- Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant’s county; statewide information from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority
- Application fee
- $40 to $55, depending on the commissioning county
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Bond requirement
- No statewide surety-bond requirement is listed for the traditional commission
- Training or exam
- Complete the state-required notary training course
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia (GA)
Who can apply for a Georgia notary commission
Be at least 18 and be a Georgia resident or qualifying neighboring-state resident employed in Georgia.
How to apply
Review the current official requirements
Open the verified public source and confirm the correct commission category, application window, fee, and supporting documents.
Complete required education, exam, or background steps
Complete the state-required notary training course.
Prepare the bond and application package
No statewide surety-bond requirement is listed for the traditional commission. Obtain any required seal, oath, identification, endorsements, or county paperwork only after confirming the official instructions.
Submit through the correct authority
Use the statewide application process and complete filing with the county clerk of superior court.
Important conditions and exceptions
Bond premiums, education, examination, fingerprinting, background checks, county recording, seals, journals, technology providers, and shipping can be separate. The official authority—not this website—determines eligibility and whether an application is complete.
Traditional, electronic, and remote notarization are not always the same commission
This page maps the standard public commission route. Electronic or remote online notarization may require a current traditional commission, separate registration or endorsement, approved technology, identity proofing, recording retention, and additional fees. Use the official source before offering remote services.
Source verification
Authority, fee, term, bond, training, and exception claims are mapped to the identified public source.
- Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant’s county; statewide information from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative AuthorityOfficial application, commission, or handbook sourceOpen official source ↗
- National Association of Secretaries of StateNationwide notary authority directorynass.org ↗
Georgia notary commission answers
Who commissions notaries in Georgia?
Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant’s county; statewide information from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.
How much is the Georgia notary application?
$40 to $55, depending on the commissioning county.
How long does a Georgia notary commission last?
4 years.
Does Georgia require a notary bond?
No statewide surety-bond requirement is listed for the traditional commission.
Is training or an exam required in Georgia?
Complete the state-required notary training course.
Can SecretaryOfStateUSA.com issue a Georgia notary commission?
No. This private directory does not accept applications, issue commissions, sell bonds, or provide legal advice.