The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
Georgia notaries public may perform notarial acts anywhere within the State of Georgia. Qualifications to become a notary in Georgia: Be at least 18 years old. Be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
(Also see “Remote Online Notarization” below for additional information.) Virginia Notaries may notarize a document inside or outside the Commonwealth if the document will be used in the Commonwealth or by the U.S. government (COV 47.1-13B, 47.1-13.1).
Generally, crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, or moral turpitude would disqualify someone from being a notary public. All states bar those with felonies from becoming a notary public.
Remote Notarization (remote online notary, or RON) In Virginia, notarizing a document "remotely" is permissible. In fact, Virginia became the first state in 2012 to formally authorize and provide a legal framework for such notarizations.
Is online notarization legal in Georgia? No, the state of Georgia does not currently permit notaries to perform Remote Online Notarization (RON). This means that traditional “wet ink” signatures are still required for document notarization in Georgia.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.