In Georgia, notaries public are commissioned for a four-year term by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence.
The Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County approves and issues Notary Public Commissions. The cost for a commission is $55.00 which must be tendered in cash, check, or money order.
A Notary Public is a public officer commissioned by the Clerk of Superior Court to administer oaths, attest and certify documents, take acknowledgments, and perform certain other official acts. Each Notary Public shall hold office for four years from the date of commissioning.
The Office of the Superior Court is responsible for approving and issuing Notary Public Commissions. You must complete the registration online. You will need to print your notary package and follow the instructions. Please note that on a new notary public application, you will need two endorsers. Those two endorsers must live in Pike County and cannot be related to you. After completion, you will need to bring your completed paperwork to the Office of Clerk of Superior Court.
**To view the 2025 Notary Changes, click HERE (changes posted 12/3/2024)
For additional information about Notary Public, click HERE.