An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
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.
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 applicant must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States, be able to read and write English, provide his or her telephone number at the time of application and complete the Notary Public Training Course.
Overview: Complete the notary training course and print the Certificate of Completion. Complete a notary application and bring it to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of residence. Also include the notary training course Certificate of Completion.
Starting January 1, 2025, Georgia Notaries must maintain a written or electronic journal for notarizations performed at the request of a “self-filer.”
Starting January 1, 2025, Georgia's notaries public must comply with new provisions enacted by House Bill 1292. The law introduces updates to the obligations of notaries, focusing on journal-keeping, identity verification, and training requirements.
Notaries Can Not Notarize Their Own Documents They verify the signer's identity, watch as the signer signs the document, and lastly the notary places his or her official seal on the document (note: some states do not require seals).
Starting January 1, 2025, Georgia's notaries public must comply with new provisions enacted by House Bill 1292. The law introduces updates to the obligations of notaries, focusing on journal-keeping, identity verification, and training requirements.
