Harris County, GA
How to Change Your Name in Harris County
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court of Harris County. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of Harris County (Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit)
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Petition to the superior court of the county of residence (O.C.G.A. 19-12-1(a)); Harris County residents file with the Superior Court of Harris County (Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit) via the Clerk of Superior Court.
- Court address
- Clerk of Superior Court, Courthouse, 102 North College Street, P.O. Box 528, Hamilton, GA 31811
- Court phone
- 706-628-4944
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court
- Official forms
- harriscountyga.gov/clerk-of-superior-court-2/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Harris County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Harris County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of Harris County clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Superior Court of Harris County
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — ask the clerk how to request them.
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Superior Court of Harris County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Harris County, Georgia?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Superior Court of Harris County. Confirm the current amount with the Superior Court of Harris County clerk before filing. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition.
Where and how do I file a name change in Harris County?
File with the Superior Court of Harris County. Venue rule: Petition to the superior court of the county of residence (O.C.G.A. 19-12-1(a)); Harris County residents file with the Superior Court of Harris County (Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit) via the Clerk of Superior Court. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing) or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Harris County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Harris County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Superior Court of Harris County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Harris County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Superior Court of Harris County clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Harris County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Superior Court of Harris County. Ask the Superior Court of Harris County clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.