Qualifications and Commission Flashcards
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Where must a Georgia notary public applicant file their application?
Answer: The Clerk of the Superior Court in their county
Georgia notary applications are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the applicant's county of residence or employment.
How long is the term of a Georgia notary public commission?
Answer: 4 years
Georgia notary public commissions are issued for a term of four years.
Who officially issues the notary commission in Georgia?
Answer: The Clerk of the Superior Court
The Clerk of the Superior Court in the applicant's county issues the Georgia notary commission after approving the application.
Before performing any notarial acts, a newly commissioned Georgia notary must:
Answer: Take and file an oath of office
A new Georgia notary must take and subscribe to an oath of office before performing any notarial acts.
What is the minimum age requirement to qualify as a Georgia notary public?
Answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Georgia notary public commission.
Which court's clerk is responsible for accepting Georgia notary applications in an applicant's home county?
Answer: Superior Court
The Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the applicant resides or is employed processes Georgia notary applications.
After being commissioned, a Georgia notary must have their oath of office filed with which office?
Answer: The Clerk of the Superior Court
The oath of office must be taken before and filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court.