Macon, GA · Bibb County
Petition for Paternity and Child Support
This petition lets a parent ask the Superior Court to establish a child’s paternity and order support, and is filed by a self-represented plaintiff in a Bibb County case.
- 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 Superior Court to determine paternity and may request child support, health insurance, payment of medical expenses, and other relief. It is for a plaintiff seeking a court order when the parents have not reached an agreement; the packet also includes verification, financial affidavits, and related court filing forms. Complete the applicable sections and file the petition and required attachments with the court.
Who needs it
A parent representing themselves may use this packet to ask the Bibb County Superior Court to establish paternity and order child support.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition Packet
Download the Petition for Paternity and Child Support packet and review its instructions and included court forms.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Forms
Fill in the petition and applicable verification, financial affidavit, child support worksheet, and other required forms.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for each applicable sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable jurat-bearing statements during the online notarization session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The Court
File the completed petition and required attachments with 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 prepare this paternity and child support petition?
- Complete the petition and applicable packet forms, including the financial affidavit and child support worksheet. Sign sworn sections before a notary, then file the completed forms and required attachments with the court.
- Do I need to sign the forms in front of a notary?
- The packet includes sworn verification and affidavit sections with notary jurats. The plaintiff or affiant must sign each applicable sworn statement before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for these sworn forms?
- 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. Ask the court or clerk whether it accepts remotely notarized jurats for this filing.
- Where do I file the completed petition?
- The petition names the Superior Court of Bibb County. File the completed petition and required attachments with the court; confirm with the city if unsure about any local filing instructions.