Macon, GA · Bibb County
Legitimation, Custody and Visitation Petition Not in Agreement
This petition lets a father ask the Bibb County Superior Court to legitimate a child born out of wedlock and request custody or visitation, with related case-filing documents.
- 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 petition asks the court to establish the father-child relationship and may request a child’s surname and birth record be changed, custody or visitation, and a decision on child support. It is intended for a father filing without an agreement and includes verification, an affidavit for a person filing without an attorney, financial and case information forms, and filing instructions. Complete the applicable sections and attachments for the circumstances of the case before filing with the court.
Who needs it
A father seeking legitimation and custody or visitation for a child born out of wedlock may use this packet to file a case in Bibb County Superior Court.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition Packet
Get the Legitimation, Custody and Visitation Petition Not in Agreement packet and review its filing instructions and included forms.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the petition and applicable supporting forms and gather any exhibits required for your circumstances. Leave sworn signatures unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and unsigned documents ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet the notary online, take the required oath, and sign the applicable sworn documents during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Court
Prepare each document as an individual PDF and submit the completed filing to the Bibb County Superior Court following the packet’s instructions.
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 prepare this petition for notarization?
- Complete the applicable petition and affidavit sections, but do not sign the sworn documents until you are with the notary. Bring identification and any required exhibits.
- Do I need to have the petition notarized?
- The petition packet includes a verification and an affidavit for a person filing without an attorney, each with a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me notary block. Follow the court’s instructions about which documents apply to your filing.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Check with the court about this sworn form’s acceptance; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I file the completed packet?
- The form identifies the Superior Court of Bibb County as the court for the case. Follow the packet’s e-filing instructions or contact the clerk for filing guidance.