Notary Public Permit Requirements in Atlanta, GA

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you operate as an LLC/corporation or have employees. Sole proprietor notaries with no employees may use their SSN.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Georgia Notary Commission

   Georgia notaries public are commissioned for a four-year term by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence - for Atlanta residents, the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Applicants must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, a legal resident of the county of application, and able to read and write English. Since January 1, 2025, applicants must also complete an educational training class on notary duties before the initial appointment and within 30 days before each renewal.

   Official government source

   $40.00-$55.00 for a new appointment or reappointment; the exact amount varies by county·1–2 weeks

   $40.00-$55.00 for a new appointment or reappointment; the exact amount varies by county

   1–2 weeks

2. Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance (Recommended)

   While not required in Georgia, E&O insurance protects notaries from financial losses due to unintentional mistakes. Coverage of $25,000–$100,000 typically costs $40–$80/year. The National Notary Association offers bundled packages.

   $40–$80/year·Immediate

   $40–$80/year

   Immediate

1. Atlanta Business License (if operating a notary business)

   If you operate a standalone notary business (notary signing agent services, mobile notary, etc.) in Atlanta, you generally need a Business License from the city. If notarization is incidental to another profession (e.g., attorney, bank teller), a separate business license may not be required.

   Official government source

   For tax year 2026: $191 annual registration fee + $50 flat tax + $25 per employee (first employee exempt) + a gross-receipts tax of (gross receipts - $10,000) / $1,000 x the NAICS tax-class rate. The registration fee was $75 for tax year 2025 and prior. Source: Atlanta Municipal Code Sec. 30-62 / Office of Revenue fee page.·1–3 weeks

   For tax year 2026: $191 annual registration fee + $50 flat tax + $25 per employee (first employee exempt) + a gross-receipts tax of (gross receipts - $10,000) / $1,000 x the NAICS tax-class rate. The registration fee was $75 for tax year 2025 and prior. Source: Atlanta Municipal Code Sec. 30-62 / Office of Revenue fee page.

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Georgia — Notary Public Requirements
• Georgia Secretary of State

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