So I finally got through the Georgia notary certification process last week and honestly it was less scary than I thought, but I definitely had to put in some real prep time. I'd heard from a coworker that the exam catches a lot of people off guard because it's not just common sense stuff — there are specific statutes and procedural rules that you really have to know cold.
I spent about two weeks studying, maybe 30-45 minutes a night. The biggest thing that helped was drilling with a GA NOTARY practice test repeatedly until I could get consistent 85%+ scores. The actual exam felt very similar in style. Topics I'd focus on: the improper notarization rules, journal requirements, acceptable ID types, and what constitutes a proper acknowledgment versus a jurat.
Anyone else studying for this right now? Happy to share more specifics about what tripped me up early on, or if you have questions about the application process after you pass. It's pretty straightforward once you know what to expect.