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Not sure when your notary commission expires? Don’t risk a lapse that could halt your business or put you at legal risk. Learn three easy ways to verify your expiration date—plus pro tips to stay ahead of renewals.
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Changes are coming for Georgia notaries starting January 1, 2025! All notaries performing acts for "self-filers" will be required to document these in a notary journal—either written or electronic. Learn how you can stay ahead of the changes and prepare for this important update. Don't miss out on key details to ensure you're fully compliant!
Read more: Georgia Notary Law Update: New Journal Requirement Effective January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, every Georgia notary public who performs a notarial act at the request of a “self-filer” must document the notarial act in a “written” (paper) or electronic journal.
A notary public and a notario publico are two different terms that have different meanings and implications in different countries.
Read more: What Is the Difference Between a Notary Public and a Notario Publico?
Notaries are trusted to be unbiased and impartial in every notarial act they perform. Conflicts of interest can occur when a Notary has additional interests such as gaining a financial or material benefit from the transaction. A Notary acting out of self-interest can compromise trust in the notarial act, and raise questions about the transaction. They can also be held financially responsible for damages.
