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Georgia Notaries: Journal Use Required for Transactions Involving “Self-Filers” Beginning January 1, 2025
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- Published: July 18, 2024
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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.
Notarization Checklist
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- Published: July 15, 2024
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Before proceeding with any notarization, a notary must determine if they are able to perform the task or if they must decline it. This involves several key checks.
Can I Notarize When the Person Has No ID?
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- Published: June 24, 2024
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Many assume an identification credential is always necessary to identify a person requesting a notarial act. But under the right circumstances, a notary can identify a person by “personal knowledge” of that individual’s identity.
How to Notarize Signatures on Handwritten Documents
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- Published: July 8, 2024
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Perhaps this has happened to you… a person presents a handwritten document or letter with no notarial “certificate” language on it, but they ask for their signature to be notarized. Knowing the proper steps to take, as a notary, can help prepare you to handle this situation with ease.
What Should I Do When There's No Room for My Notary Stamp?
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- Published: June 17, 2024
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This is a common issue for notaries. Sometimes, a document that needs to be notarized has the proper wording but does not leave sufficient room for the notary to sign and put their official stamp or seal.
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