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How to Notarize Documents Online in Georgia

By NotaryLive Staff

Published on 01/29/2021

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It has never been easier to get a document notarized online in Georgia than it is right now thanks to NotaryLive.

While there are only a number of states that allow notary publics to become a commissioned online notary, anyone can get a document notarized online regardless of their state laws.

1. How To Notarize Online in Georgia with NotaryLive

Gather everything you need

To begin notarizing a document online with NotaryLive, all you need is:

the document you are looking to get notarized
a device connected to the internet with camera/microphone capabilities
and either a valid driver’s license or passport (to verify your identity)

Uploading Your Document

Firstly, you will begin by uploading your document. You can either do this from your desktop or by using the QR code we provide you during the session.

Verifying Your Identity

After making sure you have everything you need, use your driver's license, passport and any other form of government ID to verify your identity. You will upload a picture of your ID front and back. Make sure to follow the correct requirements to do this.

Answer the KBA Questions

After uploading your ID, you will be brought to the KBA Questions. Which are questions you should get correct (especially if you are who you say you are).

Questions can be from where you live, where you work, or car model.

Connecting with the live notary

Once your identity is confirmed using industry standard ID verification technology, you will be connected with a notary, live via webcam.

Notary will verify your identity

After connecting, the licensed online notary will also be prompted to verify the identity of the signers before moving forward with the notarization process.

They do this by comparing your information/ID to the person they see before them on camera (you).

Get your document notarized

The notary will witness and affirm your signature, apply their own digital seal, then voilà, you are finished notarizing online!

Access your notarized document

After the session is completed, you can access the notarized document(s) through an email confirmation or your customer dashboard to download them with ease.

2. Basic RON (Remote Online Notarization) Tools

Amongst various platforms, you can find that most of them use the same generic tools to complete a notarization online.

Here is the list:

Digital Signatures: enables you to digitally sign documents online
Identity Verification: secure methods that verify your identity
Audit Trails: record of all actions taken during notarization process
Secure Storage: to safely store notarized documents
Live Video: face-to-face sessions
Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA): questions based on personal information

3. Remote Online Notarization Laws in Georgia

When was RON permitted in Georgia?

Even though Remote Online Notarization (RON) was never permitted in Georgia, notaries from other states can still notarize clients within Georgia using remote online notarization.

Notarial Certificate Elements

A notarized document must include the following elements:

Venue: where the notarization occurred
Date: the date of the notarization
Name of Principle Signer: person who appears before notary
Notary's Official Signature
Official Notarial Seal
Title of Office: the notary's official title

Documents requiring notarization in Georgia

Affidavits
Sworn Statements
Purchase Agreements
Contracts
POAs
Security Deed

. . . and many more documents and official statements!

Recognition of Out-of-State RON

Georgia recognizes out-of-state notarizations that are done online. Even though Georgia notaries cannot notarize online, notaries out-of-state can still notarize remotely for clients who reside in Georgia.

This means that an online notary from a state other than Georgia can still notarize a document if you are in a different state.

4. Start Notarizing Online with NotaryLive

When you can notarize a document online with NotaryLive in a matter of minutes, there's no need to make the effort to travel, take time off work, or waste your day going to the nearest local notary.

Check out our blog for more information on which states notaries can become an online notary.

Here's how NotaryLive works in 4 easy steps;

To get started, you can click the button below.

Notarize Now!

For more benefits and features of NotaryLive . . .

Visit our Georgia Remote Online Notary Page.

FAQ For RON in Georgia

How much does it cost to notarize a document in Georgia?
Using NotaryLive it only costs $25 for one session.
Is it necessary to be a US citizen to utilize our service?
No. To complete the verification process, you need to either be a US citizen or have a US-based public profile. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can have a witness verify your identity.
What are the system requirements for remote online notarization?
To use NotaryLive, all you'll need is a device such as a tablet, smartphone, or computer with internet access, a microphone, sound capabilities, and a camera.
How much does the remote online notarial session cost with NotaryLive?
Sessions start at $25 but are discounted based on your account type and monthly volume. For more pricing information, visit our Pricing Page.
What are the POA witness requirements for Georgia?
For more information, visit our state chart in our blog.