GEORGIA NOTARY PUBLIC
GEORGIA NOTARY PUBLIC
EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Georgia Notary Law and Statutory Requirements – O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter
17 provisions governing appointment, commissioning, and authority.
2. Eligibility and Application Process – Age, residency, citizenship,
endorsements, and the 2025 HB 1292 education/background check
requirements.
3. Powers and Authorized Notarial Acts – Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths,
affirmations, certified copies, and witnessing signatures.
4. Prohibited Acts and Disqualifying Conflicts – Unauthorized practice of law,
financial interest prohibitions, and mandatory refusal situations.
, 5. Identity Verification and Personal Appearance – Acceptable identification
methods, personal knowledge standards, and physical presence requirements.
6. Notarial Certificates and Wording – Required elements, statutory language,
venue requirements, and certificate completion rules.
7. Official Seal and Signature Requirements – Seal contents, signature format,
name changes, and seal security.
8. Journal and Recordkeeping Requirements – 2025 self-filer journal mandate,
retention periods, and best practices.
9. Fees, Reporting, and Administrative Obligations – Maximum fee schedules,
change of address/name reporting, and seal loss procedures.
10. Ethics, Misconduct, and Penalties – Suspension, revocation, criminal
penalties, and professional conduct standards.
GEORGIA NOTARY PUBLIC
,200 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH EXPLAINED
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement for an individual seeking appointment as a
notary public in the State of Georgia under current statutory provisions?
A. 16 years of age
B. 18 years of age
C. 21 years of age
D. 25 years of age
Correct Answer: B
Explanation Notes:
, Option B is correct: Georgia law explicitly requires notary applicants to be at
least eighteen years old at the time of application submission 2 6 .
Option A is incorrect: Sixteen-year-olds are minors and do not meet the
statutory age threshold for public office.
Option C is incorrect: While 21 is the minimum age for certain licenses (e.g.,
alcohol handling), notary commissions require only 18.
Option D is incorrect: There is no statutory basis for a 25-year age
requirement in Georgia notary law.
Question 2
Which of the following is the correct term length for a notary public commission
issued by a Georgia Superior Court Clerk?
A. Two years
B. Three years
GEORGIA NOTARY PUBLIC
EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Georgia Notary Law and Statutory Requirements – O.C.G.A. Title 45, Chapter
17 provisions governing appointment, commissioning, and authority.
2. Eligibility and Application Process – Age, residency, citizenship,
endorsements, and the 2025 HB 1292 education/background check
requirements.
3. Powers and Authorized Notarial Acts – Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths,
affirmations, certified copies, and witnessing signatures.
4. Prohibited Acts and Disqualifying Conflicts – Unauthorized practice of law,
financial interest prohibitions, and mandatory refusal situations.
, 5. Identity Verification and Personal Appearance – Acceptable identification
methods, personal knowledge standards, and physical presence requirements.
6. Notarial Certificates and Wording – Required elements, statutory language,
venue requirements, and certificate completion rules.
7. Official Seal and Signature Requirements – Seal contents, signature format,
name changes, and seal security.
8. Journal and Recordkeeping Requirements – 2025 self-filer journal mandate,
retention periods, and best practices.
9. Fees, Reporting, and Administrative Obligations – Maximum fee schedules,
change of address/name reporting, and seal loss procedures.
10. Ethics, Misconduct, and Penalties – Suspension, revocation, criminal
penalties, and professional conduct standards.
GEORGIA NOTARY PUBLIC
,200 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH EXPLAINED
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement for an individual seeking appointment as a
notary public in the State of Georgia under current statutory provisions?
A. 16 years of age
B. 18 years of age
C. 21 years of age
D. 25 years of age
Correct Answer: B
Explanation Notes:
, Option B is correct: Georgia law explicitly requires notary applicants to be at
least eighteen years old at the time of application submission 2 6 .
Option A is incorrect: Sixteen-year-olds are minors and do not meet the
statutory age threshold for public office.
Option C is incorrect: While 21 is the minimum age for certain licenses (e.g.,
alcohol handling), notary commissions require only 18.
Option D is incorrect: There is no statutory basis for a 25-year age
requirement in Georgia notary law.
Question 2
Which of the following is the correct term length for a notary public commission
issued by a Georgia Superior Court Clerk?
A. Two years
B. Three years
