**Online Notary Application**
Clicking the above link will take you to
http://www.gsccca.org/Projects/npapp.asp
where you can complete a new application or a renewal. Please use the above link if you intend to apply ONLINE.
Notary renewal notification can now be received via email for your convenience. To encourage participation,GSCCCA has added an option that allows a notary to provide an email address solely for business correspondence purposes such as renewal reminders, while not allowing public display of the e-mail address. If you would like your renewal notification sent to your email address please visit GSCCCA and complete the available form, or you may click the following link:
Notary Renewal Notification via Email Request
These are sample applications. Completing the following forms will not SUBMIT an online application. You may also use these forms to apply to become a notary in another county in Georgia.
Notary Commission Application
Notary Renewal Application
In order to become a notary public of the State of Georgia for Decatur County, you must:
- Be a resident of Decatur County
- Be a resident of state bordering Georgia who carries on a business or profession Decatur County
- Be able to read and write the English language
Additionally:
You will be required to sign and swear or affirm to the truthfulness of the information you provide on the application.
You will be required to state on the application form all criminal convictions you have have, including any plea of nolo contendre, except minor traffic violations.
You will be required to have endorsements of two people who are not your relatives, who are 18 years old and who reside in Decatur County, stating that you are a person of integrity, good moral character, and capable of performing notarial acts.
The application (or renewal) fee for a notary public is ***$162.00*** which may be made with cash, money orders, or personal checks from within the State of Georgia.
**Please Note the increase from $37.00 to $162.00 comes out of HB 1055. This increase is not discretionary.**
Your application may be denied if you have been convicted of any crimes or entered a nolo contendre plea to any crime other than a minor traffic violation, or if you have ever had a notary commission revoked, suspended or restricted.
You will be issued a certificate of appointment when you are commissioned as a notary public.
For more information visit The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority:
GSCCA Notary Information
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