Macon, GA · Bibb County
Petition For Legitimation, Custody And Visitation
This 32-page court filing packet includes a petition, sworn affidavits, and an agreement for a father filing in Bibb County Superior Court to seek legitimation, custody, visitation, and related orders.
- 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 provides forms for a father to ask the Superior Court of Bibb County to legitimate a child born out of wedlock and request custody or visitation, a name change, and a child support determination. It also includes service and consent documents, financial affidavits, case information sheets, and instructions for the child support worksheet. Use it when filing this case in Bibb County; the packet states that the completed worksheet must be attached for the papers to be accepted.
Who needs it
A father filing without an attorney in Bibb County who seeks court orders for legitimation, custody or visitation, and related child support matters may need this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the legitimation, custody, and visitation packet for filing in the Superior Court of Bibb County.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Forms
Complete the petition, affidavits, agreement, and case information forms that apply to your circumstances.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the packet’s sworn forms.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the applicable jurat forms in the notary’s presence during your online session.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Attach the completed Child Support Worksheet and submit the filing documents to the Superior Court of Bibb County.
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 get the petition notarized online?
- Complete the form fields, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn forms during the session and follow the court’s filing instructions.
- Do I need to sign the affidavits in front of a notary?
- Yes. The packet includes sworn-to and subscribed-before-me blocks for the petition verification and affidavits. Sign each applicable document in the notary’s presence.
- Will the Bibb County court accept online notarization?
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I complete before filing this packet?
- Fill in the applicable forms and attach the required Child Support Worksheet. The packet says papers will not be accepted for filing unless that worksheet is completed and attached.