Macon, GA · Bibb County
Minor Child Name Change Petition
This 15-page packet lets a parent or legal guardian ask the Superior Court of Bibb County to change a minor child’s name and includes related filing, notice, consent, and case-information forms.
- 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
Use this packet to petition the Superior Court of Bibb County to change the name of one or more minor children. It includes a petition, verification, an affidavit for a person filing without an attorney, notice and consent forms, and case-information forms. The packet instructs filers to complete and sign the forms, submit them in the listed order, and follow the filing and service instructions; incomplete or improperly completed forms may delay the requested name change.
Who needs it
A parent or legal guardian seeking a court-ordered name change for a minor child in Bibb County can use this packet to prepare the petition and related case forms.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Minor Child Name Change packet and review its cover sheet, form order, and filing instructions.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Type or neatly print the required information in black ink, complete the applicable forms, and leave the civil action number blank.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the verification, affidavit, or consent form that applies to your filing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable sworn or subscribed-before-me block during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Court
Keep the documents in packet order and follow the packet’s instructions to submit your filing 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
- Which parts of the minor name change packet need notarization?
- The packet includes a verification, an affidavit for a person filing without an attorney, and a consent form with sworn-to and subscribed-before-me language. Sign the applicable form before the notary.
- How do I prepare this packet for filing?
- Type or neatly print the forms in black ink, keep them in the packet’s order, complete the required information, and follow the filing and service instructions. Do not fill in the civil action number before the Clerk assigns it.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- The verification, affidavit, and consent form contain sworn or subscribed-before-me language. Sign the applicable block before a commissioned online notary; Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states.
- What happens after the judge signs the minor name change order?
- The packet says to send a certified copy of the order, a $25 money order, and a color photocopy of your photo ID to the Georgia Department of Vital Records.
- Can court staff advise me how to complete the forms?
- The packet says court personnel cannot answer questions about preparing the forms or advise you on how to proceed. It directs people with questions about procedure to consult a licensed attorney.