Which information must appear on a Georgia notary seal?

• A. The notary’s name
• B. The notary’s name and the notary’s address
• C. The notary’s name, designation “Notary Public,” “State of Georgia,” and the commission expiration date
• D. The notary’s name, designation “Notary Public,” and the expiration date

Answer: (C)

In Georgia, the seal must clearly identify the official and show authority for the activity. The notary’s name is essential to know who issued the acknowledgement, the designation Notary Public signals the official capacity, the phrase State of Georgia confirms the jurisdiction, and the commission expiration date shows that the notary’s authority is current. The address is not required to appear on the seal, so including it would go beyond what the state requires. The other options miss at least one of these required elements or add nonessential information, which is why they aren’t correct.