What is the age of majority in Georgia?
What the Civil Code says and what changes at 18.
Short answer
The age of majority in Georgia is 18: from that age a person has full legal capacity under the Civil Code. Between 7 and 18, capacity is limited, and many transactions require the consent of parents or legal representatives.
Why
- Article 12 of the Civil Code of Georgia defines an adult as a person who has reached 18.
- Article 14 sets limited legal capacity for minors aged 7 to 18.
Details
Specific age limits are set by other laws, such as the rules on selling alcohol and tobacco or getting a driving license. For foreigners, Georgian law determines the age of majority for transactions and actions in Georgia.
Tip
If travelling with a teenager without their parents, bring notarised parental consent with a translation.
What may differ
Some actions have their own age limits, for example buying alcohol and tobacco, driving and marriage.
Sources
- Civil Code of Georgia, Articles 12 and 14Checked at:
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice.
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