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  1. Who issues a notary commission in Georgia?

    Answer: The Clerk of the Superior Court

    In Georgia, notary commissions are issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the applicant resides or has their principal place of business.

  2. What is the maximum fee a Georgia notary public may charge per notarial act?

    Answer: $2.00

    Under O.C.G.A. § 45-17-11, a Georgia notary may charge no more than $2.00 per notarial act performed.

  3. How long is a Georgia notary public commission valid?

    Answer: 4 years

    A Georgia notary commission is valid for four years from the date it is issued under O.C.G.A. § 45-17-2.

  4. If a Georgia notary moves to a different county, what must they do?

    Answer: Apply for a new commission in the new county

    Because Georgia notary commissions are county-specific, a notary who moves to a different county must apply for a new commission in that county.

  5. Which document type may a Georgia notary NOT certify as a true copy?

    Answer: A birth certificate issued by a government agency

    Notaries are prohibited from certifying copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates) because those are government-held documents that must be obtained from the issuing agency.

  6. Which of the following must appear on a Georgia notary's official seal?

    Answer: The notary's name, 'Georgia,' county, and commission expiration date

    Under O.C.G.A. § 45-17-6, the seal must contain the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public' and 'Georgia,' the notary's county, and the commission expiration date.

  7. A Georgia notary's commission automatically terminates upon which event?

    Answer: The notary relocates outside of Georgia

    A Georgia notary commission requires the holder to be a Georgia resident or have a principal place of business in Georgia; relocating outside the state terminates the commission.