Short answer. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), Notary Division issues apostilles here for $3 per document, by mail and in person. Normally one to two business days by mail; walk-in requests typically take under twenty minutes.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), Notary Division Official page
- Fee
- $3 per document.
- How to submit
- By mail or courier, or walk in 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday with no appointment.
- Processing time
- Normally one to two business days by mail; walk-in requests typically take under twenty minutes.
- Request form
- Apostille Request Letter (example) Open it
- Mailing address
- GSCCCA, Attn: Notary Division, 1875 Century Blvd., Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30345
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Publicly recorded documents, including vital records, must be official certified copies.
- Notarized documents
- Properly notarized under Georgia law, with the notary's signature matching the name on the commission. No additional county certification is needed before the apostille.
- Court records
- Court documents must be official certified copies.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: no county step first
- Notarized document: no county step first
- Court record: no county step first
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: no county step first, 1 step not confirmed
Worth knowing
Here the apostille comes from the clerks' cooperative authority, not the Secretary of State; it is the only agency that issues apostilles for documents from this state. Payment can be made ahead through a credit card pre-payment voucher.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Apostille Documents, General Information, GSCCCA (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Georgia?
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), Notary Division. $3 per document.
How do I apostille a Georgia birth or marriage certificate?
Publicly recorded documents, including vital records, must be official certified copies.
Can a notarized document from Georgia be apostilled directly?
Properly notarized under Georgia law, with the notary's signature matching the name on the commission. No additional county certification is needed before the apostille.
How long does an apostille take in Georgia?
Normally one to two business days by mail; walk-in requests typically take under twenty minutes. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Georgia apostille in person or online?
By mail or courier, or walk in 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday with no appointment.
What about a Georgia court record?
Court documents must be official certified copies.
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