Minor Child Name Change in Georgia: Steps, Cost & Forms
Verified against Georgia Superior Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.
A minor child name change in Georgia is filed in the Superior Court (Clerk of Superior Court, county of residence), costs about $200–$330 (typical $215, varies by county), and requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 5–10 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.
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What it costs
Same county civil filing fee range as an adult petition (about $200–$330); confirm the exact amount with your county Superior Court clerk.
Superior Court in the county where you live
Step by step
- 1
A parent or legal guardian completes a Petition for Change of Name of a Minor, a notarized Verification, and a Notice of Petition to Change Name (county-specific forms from the Clerk of Superior Court).
- 2
Give written notice to the child's other parent; if the other parent does not sign a consent, they must be served and given the chance to object.
- 3
File the petition with the Clerk of Superior Court, pay or ask to waive the fee, and publish the Notice in the county legal organ once a week for four weeks.
- 4
Attend the hearing if the court sets one; the judge decides based on the best interest of the child.
- 5
Get certified copies of the signed Final Order and update the child's Social Security record, school records, and passport.
Official forms
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- • Both parents generally must receive notice; if the other parent consents, that speeds the case, and if a parent cannot be located, ask the court about service by publication.
- • The judge weighs the child's best interest, not just the filing parent's preference.
Then update your IDs
Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Georgia license, then your passport and accounts.
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