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Online Notarization Requirements: Georgia

Rush Notary's notaries are commissioned online notaries public in the State of Florida. Florida's Remote Online Notarization (RON) law lets a Florida-commissioned notary notarize for a signer located anywhere, including Georgia, over live audio-video. Georgia has not yet enacted a law authorizing its own notaries to perform RON, so this is currently one of the only ways to get a document notarized online for a Georgia-based signer. Bring these three items and you're ready to notarize from anywhere in Georgia.

✅ Valid Photo ID Required✅ KBA Verification Required✅ SOC 2 & HIPAA Compliant
Good to know: Many Georgia city and county public-benefit applications, including alcohol licenses and certain business licenses, require a notarized SAVE / Citizenship Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1. Non-recorded department forms like these don't go through a county recorder and can often be notarized online without needing an in-state notary. Acceptance of any notarized document is ultimately up to the receiving department, agency, or institution, so we recommend confirming with the specific Georgia city or county office before your appointment, especially for documents headed to a Clerk of Superior Court.

What You Need for Any Notarization Session

All three items below are required regardless of the type of session you choose.

Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Your ID must be current, unexpired, and government-issued. It must include your photo and full legal name.

KBA Identity Verification

Knowledge-Based Authentication: a short identity quiz pulled from public records. Required by Florida law for every RON session our notaries perform, including sessions for Georgia signers.

Device, Camera & Internet

A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera and microphone, on a stable internet connection.

Important: Expired IDs cannot be accepted under any circumstances. Your ID must match the name on the document being notarized.

Accepted Forms of Photo ID

Any of the following count as a valid form of identification, as long as they're current and bear your photo:

Driver's License
U.S. Passport or Passport Card
State-Issued Photo ID
U.S. Military ID
Permanent Resident Card
Foreign Passport

Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA)

KBA is a legally required identity verification step under Florida law for every Remote Online Notarization (RON) session our notaries perform, including sessions for signers located in Georgia.

What are KBA questions?

Multiple-choice questions pulled from your public records, things like prior addresses, past vehicle ownership, or names of people you've been associated with. They are not security questions you've set up; they're generated dynamically.

How long does it take?

The KBA quiz typically takes 2 to 3 minutes to complete.

Must be completed individually

Each signer must pass their own KBA. You cannot share an account or take the quiz on someone else's behalf.

⚠️ Important: You Have 2 Attempts to Pass KBA

You are allowed two attempts to pass the KBA verification. If you fail both attempts, your account will be locked for 24 hours as required by Florida notary regulations. This is not a permanent block, after 24 hours, you may try again.

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Signer Verification, Signature & Notary Seal

Here's what happens once you're in the live session with your notary:

  1. 1

    Identity Verification

    The notary confirms your identity by reviewing your photo ID on camera and matching it against your live video.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgement of Intent

    You verbally confirm you're signing freely and willingly, and that you understand the document.

  3. 3

    Electronic Signature

    You sign the document electronically, typed, drawn, or uploaded signature, depending on the document.

  4. 4

    Official Notary Seal

    The notary applies their Florida commission seal. Our notarial certificate references Florida law (F.S. Chapter 117), consistent with the acknowledgment or jurat language your document requires most Georgia SAVE affidavits, E-Verify affidavits, and lien-related affidavits are jurats (sworn statements), not mere acknowledgments, and the notary will use the correct notarial act for your document.

  5. 5

    Notary Journal Entry

    The notary records the session in their digital journal as required by Florida statute.

  6. 6

    Secure Download

    Immediately after the session, you will receive a secure email link to download your notarized document.

A note on document types: Non-recorded documents, SAVE/citizenship affidavits, E-Verify contractor affidavits, bundled alcohol-license affidavits, and many city permit or business-license affidavits, do not go through a Clerk of Superior Court for recording, so they can often be notarized this way without needing an in-state notary. Documents that will be recorded (deeds, security deeds, liens against real property) involve Georgia’s own witness requirements for recorded instruments; check with the clerk or a title/closing professional before scheduling.

Technical & Document Requirements

The session runs in your browser. Here's what your setup needs:

Camera & Microphone

A working webcam and microphone, granted permission in your browser.

Stable Internet Connection

A minimum of 10 Mbps is recommended.

Document Format

Documents must be in PDF format. Upload before joining the session.

Be the Signer

Only the person whose signature is being notarized can join the session. Witnesses can be added separately when required.

Location

The notary is commissioned in Florida and performs the session over live audio-video; you can be located anywhere in Georgia.

Compatible Devices

Latest Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge on desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

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Not sure if your Georgia city, county, or Clerk of Superior Court will accept an out-of-state notarization? Contact our support team we're happy to help you check before you book.

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Requirements

Can my Georgia document be notarized online?

Georgia has no remote online notarization program of its own. Out-of-state online notarizations are still recognized in Georgia, so most Georgia documents can be notarized online by Rush Notary's Florida-commissioned notaries, though deeds and other documents recorded with a county office may need extra checking with the receiving office first. For a mailed birth, death or marriage certificate request, the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records rule (ID only) means a notary is not normally part of that application in Georgia.

Which Georgia forms need a notary?

A power of attorney must be signed by the principal, attested by one or more witnesses, and acknowledged before a notary (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5). For certified vital records, the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records says: Signed Form 3918 plus a photocopy of a valid picture ID and the fee. No notary.

Can I notarize a Georgia document online from another state?

Yes, for most documents, with a caveat. Georgia has no remote online notarization program of its own. It recognizes an acknowledgment taken before a notary of another state (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21), which is how an online notarization performed under Florida law is honored. Deeds are a separate matter: Georgia requires an unofficial witness physically present at signing in addition to the notary (§44-2-15), so a power of attorney notarized online can be recorded but the deed the agent signs cannot be executed remotely.

How do I notarize a Georgia power of attorney?

At least one witness in addition to the notary; the notary may not double as the witness. Georgia publishes a statutory form: Georgia statutory form power of attorney (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-70). Rush Notary can notarize it in a live video session, so you do not need to find a notary in person.

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