To become a notary in Georgia, follow these steps:

1. Meet the eligibility requirements: Be at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the Georgia county where you apply (or a resident of a bordering state employed in the county), a U.S. citizen or legal resident, able to read and write English, and have an operating telephone number.
2. Complete the mandatory state-approved notary training course available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) website.
3. Fill out and print the notary application specific to your county, which many counties offer online.
4. Gather any required endorsements, such as character references.
5. Submit your signed application, course completion certificate, and pay the application fee (generally between $40 and $55) at the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of residence or employment.
6. Take the oath of office at the Clerk’s office.
7. Receive your notary certificate of appointment.
8. Purchase a notary seal (embosser or stamp) to use in your duties.

Notary commissions in Georgia last for four years, and you can perform notarizations statewide once commissioned.