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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Georgia

In Georgia a notary may charge $2 for a notarial act, and no more than $4 per service when a clerk's attendance certification is also needed.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Georgia at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$2 per notarial act
Total may not exceed $4 per service, which includes $2 for the act and $2 for an attendance certification when one is required.

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The rules in Georgia

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Georgia?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Georgia: $2 per notarial act. Total may not exceed $4 per service, which includes $2 for the act and $2 for an attendance certification when one is required.

Where do the Georgia notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from O.C.G.A. 45-17-11. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.