Name Change in Cherokee County, Georgia

We generate your petition for name change, the legal ad for publication, and the final order for the judge to sign.

Where you file
Cherokee County Clerk of Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts
90 North Street, Suite G-170, Canton, GA 30114
Cost to start
$218 filing fee (service/publication fees vary)
E-filing
E-filing is availableeFileGA
Fee schedule
County fee schedule
Cherokee County note: Publication required for adult name change (O.C.G.A. 19-12-1); Cherokee legal organ: Cherokee Tribune (rate set by the paper). filingFeeUsd null: the clerk publishes the statewide Superior Court cost schedule (current version effective 2024-07-01) behind an interactive page — amount not machine-extractable this session; verify at cherokeecourtclerk.com/fee-schedules. Mail-in payments by certified check, money order, or cashier's check only (cash/cards in person); payable to Cherokee County Clerk of Courts, 90 North Street, Suite G-170, Canton, GA 30114. Civil eFiling mandatory per SB 407 framework (clerk homepage); eFileGA. clerkPhone null — not published on the pages verified this session.

Cherokee County FAQ

Where do I file a name change in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County Clerk of Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts, 90 North Street, Suite G-170, Canton, GA 30114.
How much does it cost to file in Cherokee County?
The filing fee is $218. Any service, publication, or other fees vary and aren't included here — confirm the full amount with the clerk before filing.
Can I e-file in Cherokee County?
E-filing is available.

FileMyCase.ai is not a law firm. You complete and file your own documents. We provide guidance, examples, and automated checks — legal information, not legal advice. You are representing yourself. If you have questions about your legal rights or whether this form fits your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.