Complete the New Notary Application at Georgia Clerk's Authority Notary Application; select the appropriate County; select the ‘New Application’; complete all relevant fields; and print the application. All documents must be notarized prior to mailing or scheduling an in person appointment. Download Printable Notary Checklist
Notary Term: Four (4) Years
New Notary Commission / In PersonImportant reminder:
Before you come to the office, make sure you have all documents required to avoid delay.
Your application will not be processed if you are missing any of the following items:
Bring your completed New Notary Application Packet, fee, proof of residency, and signed endorsement page to:
DeKalb Clerk of Superior Court
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 North McDonough Street
Ground Floor, G-50
Decatur, GA 30030
Go to Georgia Clerk's Authority to Start Application Here: https://apps.gsccca.org/NotaryApplication/
Select New Application, complete Application.
To obtain your Notary Commission by mail and Zoom Swearing In, please complete the application and mail to our office. We will contact you to schedule your swearing in for your notary commission.
New Notary Commission Application / Mail & Zoom
Follow these steps to complete New Notary Application process:
Complete & print Notary Application: Once completed print application.
Sign Application and have notarized * Sign your Application in Section 111 A in the presence of a Notary Public. *Have the Notary Public who witnessed your signature sign the Application in Section III B.
Confirm Endorsers: New Notary Applications must have two endorsers. Have both Endorsers sign under their name in Section IV. Must be original signatures (No copies) :
· Endorsers Must Be: 18 years or older, non-related, DeKalb County Residents that have known you for over 30 days,
· Endorsers must sign the endorsement page on the application.
· Endorsers cannot be the applicant.
· Note: An application will be rejected if the notary is the same as an endorser or if they are related, in any way, to the applicant.
Proof of Identification: Provide a Copy of Valid Driver’s License* or State Issued I.D. * Address on all proof of residence and identification MUST MATCH address on application.
Proof of Residence: The following documents are the only accepted proof of residency:
· A second form of Government or State issued I.D. or driver’s license showing current
address, or
· Current Voter identification card with current address, or
· Valid DeKalb gun permit with current address
* (P.O. Boxes may NOT be used for proof of residency. You must provide a physical address in DeKalb County)
Payment: Business Check or Money Order for $54.00 - Made Payable to Clerk of Superior Court, DeKalb County. Personal checks are not accepted.
Mail Completed Notary Application with all required proof of identification and residency to :
DEKALB COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
556 N. MCDONOUGH ST.
SU1TE G-50
DECATUR, GA 30030
Once the application and all required copies are receved, a clerk will contact your to schedule your swearing in.
Go to Georgia Clerk's Authority to Start Application Here: https://apps.gsccca.org/NotaryApplication/
Select New Application, and complete.
