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  1. Can a person who lives in another state but works in Georgia qualify for a Georgia notary commission?

    Answer: Yes, if they have a regular place of employment or practice in Georgia

    Georgia law allows non-residents who have a regular place of employment or practice within the state to apply for a notary commission.

  2. A Georgia notary who qualifies through employment (not residency) must file their application with which county's Superior Court?

    Answer: The county where their Georgia employment or business is located

    Employment-based applicants must file with the Superior Court clerk in the county where their Georgia place of employment is located.

  3. If a Georgia notary commissioned through employment moves their job to a different state and loses all Georgia employment, what happens to their commission?

    Answer: The commission becomes void because the qualifying basis no longer exists

    Loss of the qualifying residency or employment basis in Georgia voids the commission, as the notary no longer meets the eligibility requirements.

  4. Which language proficiency is required of all Georgia notary public applicants?

    Answer: The ability to read and write English

    All Georgia notary applicants must be able to read and write the English language.

  5. Can a Georgia notary use their commission to perform notarial acts in another U.S. state?

    Answer: No, a Georgia commission is only valid within the state of Georgia

    A Georgia notary commission authorizes the notary to perform acts only within the borders of Georgia.

  6. What type of residency satisfies the Georgia notary qualification — must it be in a specific county?

    Answer: No, any Georgia resident regardless of county may apply in their county

    Any Georgia resident may apply for a notary commission in their county of residence, regardless of the county's size or location.

  7. Does Georgia require notary applicants to submit proof of a surety bond as part of the commissioning process?

    Answer: No, Georgia does not require a surety bond for notary applicants

    Georgia does not require notary public applicants to obtain or submit a surety bond as a condition of commissioning.