Macon, GA · Bibb County
Petition to Change Name of Adult
This packet helps an adult residing in Bibb County prepare and file a petition in Bibb County Superior Court to change their legal name.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The packet includes the adult name-change petition, verification, an affidavit for a person filing without an attorney, court information sheets, and a notice of petition. It guides applicants through preparing and filing their case in Bibb County Superior Court. After the case is accepted, the instructions say to publish the notice in the Macon Reporter for four consecutive weeks, then file the publisher’s affidavit and a request letter.
Who needs it
An adult residing in Bibb County who wants to petition Superior Court to change their name and is preparing the case without an attorney may use this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the adult name-change packet and keep its forms in the order provided.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Type or neatly print the required information, follow the packet instructions, and leave the civil action number blank for the Clerk to assign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notary appointment for the verification and, if applicable, the affidavit for a person filing without an attorney.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable sworn sections before the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit Your Case
File the completed case with Bibb County Superior Court and follow the packet’s instructions for notice publication and subsequent filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I use this adult name-change packet?
- Complete the required forms, sign the sworn sections before a notary, and file your case with Bibb County Superior Court. Follow the packet’s instructions for publication after acceptance.
- Do I need a notary for this packet?
- Yes. The verification and affidavit for a person filing without an attorney have sworn-to and subscribed-before-me sections for the signer and notary.
- Can I sign the forms with an online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What happens after my case is accepted?
- The packet instructs adult name-change applicants to publish the notice in the Macon Reporter for four consecutive weeks, obtain the publisher’s affidavit, e-file it, and then file a request letter.