Are Georgia notaries required to be bonded?
No bond is required of Georgia notaries. • What is the procedure for changing a name or address during a term of office? A notary who changes his or her name or address should notify the appointing clerk in writing within thirty days of the change and provide the old and new names and new signature. A copy of the letter should be sent to the GSCCCA, 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30345. • Can I transfer my commission to another county if my name and address changes during my term of office? Your commission continues in the county of appointment until it expires. The Notary is not required to notify the Clerk of Superior Court in the new, or old, county of the change. Application for re-certification at the expiration of the term will be made to the new Clerk. • Does a Notary have to use a seal when notarizing documents? A complete notarial act requires a Notary’s signature and seal. • Is a document valid if the Notary fails to include the expiration date of his or her te
