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Legal Name Changes in Georgia

How do you legally change your name in the state of Georgia?


Asked on 7/12/00, 4:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glenn Loewenthal Glenn Loewenthal, P.C.

Re: Legal Name Changes in Georgia

File a petition in the Superior Court in the County of your residence, and advertise in the legal newspaper for your county. Any lawyer should be able to help you do this and it is inexpensive.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 4:12 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Legal Name Changes in Georgia

The procedure is outlined in O.C.G.A. Sec. 19-12-1. You can find the Georgia Code at: http://www.ganet.org/services/ocode/ocgsearch.htm

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Answered on 9/08/00, 4:43 pm


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