Treutlen County, GA
How to Change Your Name in Treutlen County
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court of Treutlen 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 Treutlen County (Dublin Judicial Circuit)
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- 639 Second St. South, Suite 301, Soperton, GA 30457
- Court phone
- 912-529-4215
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court
- Official forms
- treutlencountygov.com/courts/clerk_of_court.php ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Treutlen County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Treutlen County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of Treutlen 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 Treutlen 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 — available.
- 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 Treutlen County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Treutlen County, Georgia?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Superior Court of Treutlen County. Confirm the current amount with the Superior Court of Treutlen 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 Treutlen County?
File with the Superior Court of Treutlen County. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing) or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Treutlen County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Treutlen County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Superior Court of Treutlen County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Treutlen County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Superior Court of Treutlen County clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Treutlen County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.