Fulton County, GA

How to Change Your Name in Fulton County

Court Information

Court
Fulton County Superior Court
Filing fee
$14
Fee waiver
Available for qualifying petitioners

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, proof of residency in Fulton County
  2. Complete the name change petition form (available from the Fulton County Superior Court clerk or website)
  3. If you cannot afford the filing fee ($14), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
  4. File your petition at the Fulton County Superior Court
  5. Attend a hearing if required (some counties waive hearings for uncontested adult name changes)
  6. If approved, get certified copies of the court order — you will need one for Social Security, DMV, passport, and banks
  7. Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records

Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Fulton County Superior Court clerk before filing.

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