Notary Public

• Notary Public have authority within any county in the State of Georgia to:
  • Witness or attest signature or execution of deeds and other written instruments.
  • Take acknowledgments
  • Administer oaths and affirmations in all matters incidental to their duties as commercial officers and all other oaths and affirmations which are not by law required to be administered by a particular officer.
  • Witness affidavits upon oath or affirmation.
  • Take verifications upon oath or affirmation.
  • Make certified copies, provided that the document presented for copying is an original document and is neither a public record nor a publicly recorded document certified copies of which are available from an official source other than a notary and provided further that the document was photocopied under supervision of the notary.
  • Perform such other acts as notaries are authorized to perform by the laws of the State of Georgia.


• Definitions:
  • A "notarial act" means any act that a notary is authorized to perform and includes, attestations, the taking of an acknowledgement, the administration of an oath or affirmation, the taking of a verification upon oath or affirmation, and certification of a copy.
  • "Attesting" and "Attestation" mean the notarial act of witnessing or attesting a signature or execution of a deed or other written instrument, where such notarial act does not involve the taking of an acknowledgement, the administering of an oath or affirmation, the taking of a verification, or the certification of a copy.
  • "Notarial certificate" means the notary's documentation of a notarial act.

Any individual interested in becoming a Notary Public shall submit application to the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the individual resides or, when applying under the provisions of Code Section 45-17-7, to the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the individual works or has a business. The applicant shall sign and swear or affirm as to the truthfulness of the application.

*Original signatures are required; Applicants may sign at Clerk’s office*

• Applications must be completed and printed online at Clerks' Authority website: http://www.gsccca.org/Projects/npapp.asp.


• Effective January 1, 2025 ALL New Notary Applicants Must Complete the online notary training available at https://eLearn.gsccca.org. There are no costs associated with completion of the class. Certificate MUST be printed and submitted with your completed application (GA HB 1292-(h)(1))


• New Applicants MUST appear in person to the Clerk of Superior Court office located on the 1st floor, East Wing of Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.


• Submit Completed Application (Must have All Original Signatures Including Endorsers)
  • Certificate of Completion;
  • Valid Driver’s License/ID (Name & Address Must Match Application);
  • If Bordering State: Present Valid Resident State Driver’s License;
  • Payment of $52.00 Cash, Check or Money Order Made Payable to: "Clerk of Superior Court, Gwinnett County" *NO DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED*


• Verification/Proof of Your Identity & Residence is Required – We only Accept: (Photo ID & Physical Address – Business addresses and/or P. O. Boxes are not acceptable)
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License/ID Card (NO Temporary License) with Current Name and Physical Residence *Preferred Proof*;
  • Valid Weapons Permit;
  • Valid United States Passport (Identity Only);
  • Valid Vehicle Registration (Residence Only);
  • Current Voter’s Registration (Residence Only);
  • Current County Tax Bill/Receipt (Residence Only)


• Holders of LPR (Legal Permanent Resident) or DACA: Addendum A – Must be Printed and Filled Out – Present Card/Extension Letter


• Holders of Work Visas - Must Reflect as Valid 2 Years or Longer (Those Less Than 2 Years Will be Reviewed on a Case by Case Basis). Addendum B – Must be Printed and Filled Out – Present Card/Extension Letter *Required – Letter From Employer on Official Company Letterhead with Original Signature Stating:
  • How Long Employed;
  • Job Requirement as a Commissioned Notary

Please Contact Our Office with Questions and/or Concerns at 770-822-8196

New Application Instructions

Notary Renewal Applications May be Submitted Within 30 Days Prior to the Expiration Date. (Expired Commissions MUST Complete a NEW Application)

• Complete & Print Renewal Application Online at Clerks' Authority Website: http://www.gsccca.org/Projects/npapp.asp.


• Effective January 1, 2025 ALL Notary Applicants Must Complete the online notary training within 30 Days Prior to Expiration - available at https://eLearn.gsccca.org. There are no costs associated with completion of the class. Certificate MUST be printed and submitted with your completed application (GA HB 1292-(h)(1))


• Submit Original Signed & Notarized Renewal Application – With:
  • Completion Certificate Dated Within 30 Days Prior to Expiration Date;
  • Valid Driver’s License/ID (Name & Address Must Match Application);
  • If Bordering State: Present Valid Resident State Driver’s License;
  • Payment of $52.00 Cash, Check or Money Order Made Payable to: "Clerk of Superior Court, Gwinnett County"


• Verification/Proof of Your Identity & Residence is Required – We only Accept: (Photo ID & Physical Address – Business addresses and/or P. O. Boxes are not acceptable)
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License/ID Card (NO Temporary License) with Current Name and Physical Residence *Preferred Proof*;
  • Valid Weapons Permit;
  • Valid United States Passport (Identity Only);
  • Valid Vehicle Registration (Residence Only);
  • Current Voter’s Registration (Residence Only);
  • Current County Tax Bill/Receipt (Residence Only)


• Holders of LPR (Legal Permanent Resident) or DACA: Addendum A – Must be Printed and Filled Out – Present Card/Extension Letter


• Holders of Work Visas - Must Reflect as Valid 2 Years or Longer (Those Less Than 2 Years Will be Reviewed on a Case by Case Basis). Addendum B – Must be Printed and Filled Out – Present Card/Extension Letter *Required – Letter From Employer on Official Company Letterhead with Original Signature Stating:
  • How Long Employed;
  • Job Requirement as a Commissioned Notary

Please Contact Our Office with Questions and/or Concerns at 770-822-8196

Renewal Application Instructions

Every notary shall notify this office, in writing, with a copy to the Georgia Clerk's Cooperative Authority of any change in the notary's address or name. The notice shall contain both the old and new address or name and must be received by this office within 30 days of the change. In the event of a name change the new signature of the notary must be included.

A notary with a new name may begin to officially sign the new name when the notice has been received by this office; a confirmation of the name change has been received from this office and a new seal bearing the new name has been obtained.

Mail Name or Residence changes to:

Clerk of Gwinnett Superior Court
Notary Division
P.O. Box 880
Lawrenceville, GA. 30046

Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Cooperative Authority
Notary Division
1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA. 30345
Phone: 404-327-9058

Notice of Name / Address / Contact Info Change

Each notary must provide a seal of office for the authentication of notarial acts. Gwinnett notary's such seal shall have the notary's name and the words "Notary Public Gwinnett County Georgia". Embossment of notarial certificate by the such seal is authorized but not necessary, and the use of a rubber or other type stamp shall be sufficient for imprinting the notary's seal.

Within ten days of the loss or theft of an official seal the notary shall send a written notice of such loss or theft. Send Loss or Theft notices to:

Clerk of Gwinnett Superior Court
Notary Division
P.O. Box 880
Lawrenceville, GA. 30046

Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Cooperative Authority
Notary Division
1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA. 30345
Phone: 404-327-9058

A person wishing to resign the notary commission shall send a letter of resignation to:

Clerk of Gwinnett Superior Court
Notary Division
P.O. Box 880
Lawrenceville, GA. 30046

Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Cooperative Authority
Notary Division
1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA. 30345
Phone: 404-327-9058

A copy of Valid Government picture ID required.

The filing fee for Notary is $52.00 and can be paid by cash, check or money order.

Clerk of Gwinnett Superior Court
Notary Division
P.O. Box 880
Lawrenceville, GA. 30046

Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Cooperative Authority
Notary Division
1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA. 30345
Phone: 404-327-9058