Notary

clerk of superior and magistrate courts

Notary

APPLYING FOR AND RENEWING A NOTARY COMMISSION

Notary Commissioners are processed by the Clerk of Superior & Magistrate Courts. All notary applicants, new and renewal, must submit a certified criminal background check from a local law enforcement entity (Sheriff, Police, etc.) with their application. The background check cannot be older than 30 days.

The fee for a notary commission is $51. Payment may be made by cash, checks, credit/debit or money order. New notary applicants must submit proof of residency with one of the following documents:

  • A valid Georgia's Driver's license with current Fulton County address
  • A valid Fulton County voter's registration card
  • Or a valid identification by a Local, State or United States Government

In addition, they must provide:

  • A certified background check issued by a local law enforcement entity (Sheriff, Police, etc. no more than 30 days old),
  • A certificate of completion of the online notary training and exam with a score of 90% or higher (training exam obtained at www.gsccca.org).

RENEWING A NOTARY COMMISSION BY MAIL

The fee for a notary renewal by mail is $56. Applicants must sign the application in the presence of a notary and mail the following:

  • A completed notary application
  • A copy of your driver's license with current Fulton County residence address
  • A certified background check issued by a local law enforcement entity (Sheriff, Police, etc. no more than 30 days old

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Clerk of superior & Magistrate courts

Locations

fulton county courthouse

North Fulton Service Center

South Fulton Service Center