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.

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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.

• 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 operat ing telephone number.
• Be able to read and write English.

Notary Training

Effective January 1, 2022, Chatham County County requires all new applicants and renewals to successfully complete the notary training course at https://elearn.gsccca.org/home/index.php. Renewals will have 60 days to comply with course completion requirement.

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.

New Applicants

• 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 def ined as someone who holds an active notary commission in the county of application.

• 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 certif icate 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.