GA Notary Legal Requirements and Guidelines

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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21 years old

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25 years old

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30 years old

Question 2

How long is a notary commission valid in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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2 years

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4 years

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10 years

Question 3

Can a notary public in Georgia notarize a document for a relative?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary cannot notarize for relatives under any circumstances

Answer

Yes, as long as the notary is impartial

Answer

Yes, but only if the relative is not a direct descendant

Question 4

What should a notary do if they realize they made an error on a notarized document?

Accepted Answer

Issue a new notarization for the corrected document

Answer

Cross out the error and write the correct information

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Leave the error as is

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Destroy the document and refuse to notarize

Question 5

Is a notary allowed to notarize a document if the signer is not present?

Accepted Answer

No, the signer must be physically present for the notarization

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Yes, if the document is signed in front of the notary

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Yes, if the notary has a copy of the signer’s identification

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No, unless the notary has witnessed the signature through a video call