What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Georgia?

Georgia does not require notarization for a will to be validO.C.G.A. § 53-4-20Verified Oct 18, 2026View source. The notary's usual role in Georgia is the optional self-proving affidavit: a notarized statement signed with the will that lets it enter probate without locating the witnesses.

Georgia has not authorized remote online notarization, so every notarization, wills included, happens in person.

To execute a will in Georgia: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Wet signature and in-person signing required

Yes. Georgia has not adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit: a foreign will without one forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, and re-executing on a Georgia form, or adding a Georgia affidavit, removes that step. The Georgia document portability tool carries the recognition rule by document type.