Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Petition to Amend Marriage Record
This petition asks the Richmond County Probate Court to correct an original marriage record and is filed by the person or people seeking the amendment.
- 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 petition to ask the Richmond County Probate Court to correct information on an original marriage record filed in the county. The petitioner identifies the error, states what the record should show, attaches a copy of the marriage record and application as Exhibit A, and lists supporting evidence. The petitioner also swears that the request is truthful and not intended to defraud anyone; the completed petition is submitted to the court for consideration.
Who needs it
A person seeking to correct an original marriage record on file in Richmond County can use this petition to ask the Richmond County Probate Court for the change.
Why it needs a notary
The verification has a jurat: each petitioner signs before the notary or probate court clerk after being sworn and affirming the petition facts are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition to Amend Marriage Record from the Augusta government document page.
- 2
Fill In the Petition
Enter the marriage details, describe the error and requested correction, attach Exhibit A, and identify supporting evidence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the verification.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Appear for the oath and sign the verification before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Court
Submit the completed petition and attachments to the Richmond County Probate Court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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 complete the petition to amend a marriage record?
- Identify the record and the error, state the correction requested, attach the marriage record and application as Exhibit A, and list supporting evidence. Sign the verification before a notary or probate court clerk.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The verification says the petitioner appears before a notary or probate court clerk, is sworn, and signs to affirm that the petition facts are true and correct.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this petition?
- 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; confirm with the city if unsure whether an online notarization is accepted for this sworn verification.
- What supporting documents does the petition request?
- The form calls for a copy of the marriage record and application, marked Exhibit A, plus documents presented as evidence for the requested correction.