Online notary in Georgia

Georgia commissioning and notarial practice must be distinguished from a Georgia resident’s use of a notary commissioned elsewhere.

State Requirements Check Your Workflow

Georgia notary requirements

Responsible office: County clerks of superior court and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.

State authorization and ONC account setup are separate. The guidance below covers the named requirements; use the linked official instructions for your application and the particular notarial act.

Follow Georgia commissioning instructions

Apply through the appropriate county clerk of superior court and complete the required notary training. GSCCCA’s current guidance describes a four-year commission and requires the notarial certification to be signed in ink.

Do not infer remote authority from an account

The current commissioning guidance does not provide an ONC remote-notary registration route. A proposed RON bill or an account purchase does not establish effective rules, an operational application or ONC eligibility. Confirm current authority with the appointing office before offering remote acts as a Georgia notary.

For a signer in Georgia

Ask support to review possible service through an eligible out-of-state notary. The notary’s law, document type, signer location and recipient requirements govern whether that service is appropriate.

Location, documents and acceptance

This page does not offer Georgia-notary RON onboarding. Service for a signer located in Georgia requires a separate eligibility and recipient-acceptance check.

A signer’s residence does not by itself determine a notary’s authority. An eligible out-of-state notary’s service is a separate question from a locally commissioned notary’s authority. Ask the document recipient about acceptance, witnesses, originals and recording requirements before scheduling.

Official requirements and application resources

ONC setup

Contact support about eligible signer service. Do not purchase ONC services on the assumption that a Georgia commission authorizes RON.

State education, platform training, insurance, credentials and subscription charges serve different purposes. Confirm the current ONC onboarding materials, supported digital-certificate issuers and any account upload requirements with support. A PKI digital certificate, an electronic signature, an electronic seal and a completed notarial certificate are distinct items.

ONC’s remote workflow uses identity verification and live audio-video communication. The permitted identity methods depend on the applicable state rules and supported workflow; KBA is not every state’s only lawful method. A platform journal or storage service does not remove the notary’s custody, retention, backup or access duties. Confirm arrangements for exports and records after account closure before relying on the service.

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ONC pricing

ONC subscription and transaction charges are separate from government application fees, state education, bonds, insurance and digital credentials. Confirm state eligibility and the supported workflow before purchasing.

Notary Essentials is also shown at checkout: $14.95 per month, billed annually at $179.40. Confirm its current transaction terms with support before choosing a plan.

Compare Notary Professional, Teams and Enterprise plans.

Notary Professional

$19.95Per month, billed annually
$239.40 annual subscription

Professional RON transactions: $9.95 per document, including one seal and one signer. Additional seals: $4.00 each. Additional signers: $4.00 each.

These RON transaction charges are additional to the subscription. Confirm IPEN and eSignature access and charges separately. Review the billing cycle, total charge and renewal terms at checkout.

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Notary Enterprise

Custom pricing

Discuss your organization’s notaries, eligible jurisdictions, transaction volume and workflow.

Georgia notary FAQs

What is the remote-notary process in Georgia?

Georgia commissioning and notarial practice must be distinguished from a Georgia resident’s use of a notary commissioned elsewhere.

How long does the Georgia authorization last?

Georgia commissions are issued for four years and may be renewed through the appropriate county clerk. Platform enrollment does not change the commission or its authority.

Can a signer be outside Georgia?

This page does not offer Georgia-notary RON onboarding. Service for a signer located in Georgia requires a separate eligibility and recipient-acceptance check.

Does an ONC plan authorize me to notarize remotely?

No. State commissioning, any required remote or electronic authorization, and the applicable provider requirements are separate from an ONC subscription. Confirm the workflow with support before purchasing a plan.