03/28/2025
As of January 1, 2025, Georgia has new rules for all notaries public. If you’re applying for the first time or renewing your notary commission, you are now required to complete a free educational training course as part of the application process.
You can access the course online at:
https://eLearn.gsccca.org
Also now required: Notaries must maintain a journal of any notarial acts done for self-filers in real estate transactions.
That journal must include:
•The self-filer’s name, address, and phone number
•The date, time, and location of notarization
•The type of photo ID used (unless personally known to the notary)
•Any identifying number from the ID (if applicable)
•The self-filer’s signature
•The type of document notarized
Please share this update with anyone you know who is a notary or plans to apply soon!