State of Georgia
Oath or Affirmation
of Office
Administration of Oath
O.C.G.A. § 45-17-8 · § 45-3-1
Statutory basis: O.C.G.A. § 45-17-8 authorizes Georgia notaries to administer oaths and affirmations. O.C.G.A. § 45-3-1 prescribes the oath of office for Georgia public officers. For organizational and non-governmental officers, the text may be adapted to the position.
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County of Execution
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Officer Information
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Oath or Affirmation
Administered as:
Oath (swear)
Affirmation (affirm, for those with religious or conscientious objection to swearing)
I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of , and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Georgia, to the best of my ability. So help me God. (Or: This I do affirm.)
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Signature of Officer
Officer Taking the Oath
Signature of Officer
Date
Date Signed
Notarial Certificate
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by in County, Georgia, on the date set forth above.
Affix official notary stamp here. O.C.G.A. § 45-17-8 authorizes Georgia notaries to administer oaths and affirmations. The notary is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice.
