Under Georgia law, a valid contract requires:

Notarization is not a requirement for a valid contract in Georgia. While some documents like deeds may require notarization to be recorded, the basic contract elements don't include notarization. This misconception confuses formal requirements for enforceability with the fundamental elements of contract formation.

Court approval is not required for a standard real estate contract to be valid. This might apply in specific situations like guardianship sales or probate, but it's not a general requirement for contract formation. This option confuses special circumstances with general contract law principles.

While witnesses may be required for certain documents like wills or deeds in some states, they are not a requirement for basic contract validity under Georgia law. This misconception likely stems from confusing requirements for different types of legal instruments.