What is the geographic scope of a Georgia notary’s commission?

• A. Limited to the county of appointment.
• B. Nationwide in the United States.
• C. Within the city where commissioned.
• D. Statewide within Georgia.

Answer: (D)

A Georgia notary’s authority covers the entire state. The commission issued by the Georgia Secretary of State allows you to perform notarial acts anywhere in Georgia, not just in the county or city where you were appointed. This means you can notarize documents in any Georgia county while staying within the state’s laws and requirements. It is not nationwide, since the authority does not extend outside Georgia. So the geographic scope is statewide within Georgia.