Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in Georgia.
Georgia adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 2009. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in GA.
Georgia permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2022.
Georgia authorized RON effective July 1, 2022. Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority oversees implementation.
Georgia accepts e-signatures for real estate transactions. Most counties support e-recording.
Georgia UETA (O.C.G.A. § 10-12-1) governs electronic transactions.
Healthcare facilities in Georgia regularly use e-signatures for patient documentation.
Electronic transactions law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in Georgia, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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