Effective January 1, 2025

 

• Notary Publics shall complete GSCCCA Educational Training Class each term (must be completed within 30 days prior to appointment/reappointment.​​​

• Criminal History / Background Checks Required for New Notary Publics & Reappointments (must be completed within 30 days prior to           

      appointment/reappointment). 

• ​A notary public shall maintain a written or electronic journal which shall include an entry for each notarial act performed at the request of a self-filer. Each such entry shall include the name of the self-filer; the self-filer's address; the self-filer's telephone number; the date, time, and location of notarization; the type of government issued photo identification document presented by the self-filer, unless the identity of the self-filer was  confirmed based on personal knowledge; elements of such identification document, if applicable, including any identifying number; the self-filer's signature; and the type of document presented for notarization.

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Training Requirement Information 

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The Notary Public Training course is available to the public at no cost, to provide training regarding the duties and responsibilities of notaries public. In addition, a Notary Final Exam is offered for a cost of $2. Upon successfully passing the Notary Final Exam, a certificate of completion is issued. 

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Background/Criminal History Requirement Information:

 

​Your Background Check must have been run within 30 days of submitting your application to the Clerk’s Office. Background checks may be obtained from the Eatonton Police Department, Monday – Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, at a cost of $30.00.

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• Eatonton Police Department, (706) 485-3551, 214 W. Marion St., Eatonton, GA 31024

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Upon completing and printing your Notary Application online, you will present the signed application and include a copy of your training certificate and background check to the Clerk's Office.