Attend a Notary course at your local community college. To find registered Notaries near you click search and allow tracking below or enter an address.The answer generally is "no" — Notary commissions are not transferable between states. Step 1- Complete and submit a notary application. If you are applying to become a Georgia notary for the first time or are renewing your current notary commission, please download and complete the form below. To become a notary in Alabama, you must be an Alabama resident, complete a notary application and pay the state filing fee. To become a notary in Georgia, you must be a Georgia resident, complete a notary application and pay the state filing fee. Once you've filled out the application, you must get it notarized. To start your process, complete the Alabama notary public application. If you are applying to become a Georgia notary for the first time or are renewing your current notary commission, please download and complete the form below.