E&O insurance

Georgia Notary E&O Insurance

No. Georgia does not require notaries public to be bonded. Commissions are issued by the Clerk of Superior Court in the applicant's county of residence for a 4-year term. Because no bond is mandated, some notaries choose optional errors and omissions (E&O) insurance for their own protection.

What you're buying

Errors & omissions coverage protecting you, subject to the policy terms.

Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.

Georgia requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority: County Clerk of Superior Court
Surety bond required: No
Commission term: 4 years
Typical county fee: $40–$55 (varies by county)
Journal: Required for self-filer real estate acts (since Jan. 1, 2025)
E&O insurance: Optional

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Clerk of Superior Court (county) / Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. Full details on the Georgia requirements page.