Name Change in Cobb 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
Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court
70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090
770-528-1300
Cost to start
About $338 to start (filing + first-defendant service)
E-filing
E-filing is availableeFileGA
Fee schedule
County fee schedule
Cobb County note: Fee schedule (verified live 2026-07-09): General Civil including name changes = 218 USD. Publication in legal organ REQUIRED for adult name change (O.C.G.A. 19-12-1); Cobb legal organ: Marietta Daily Journal — publication fee 120 USD payable ONLY by money order or certified check made out to the Marietta Daily Journal, plus 25 USD publisher's affidavit fee (both on the clerk's fee schedule). Court filing-fee waiver via Poverty Affidavit possible, but the publication fee cannot be waived (county name-change packet). Clerk accepts cash, money order, cashier's/certified check, credit/debit (cardholder present with ID).

Cobb County FAQ

Where do I file a name change in Cobb County?
Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court, 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090 (770-528-1300).
How much does it cost to file in Cobb County?
About $338 to start — the $218 filing fee plus first-defendant service. Fees are set by the county and can change; confirm with the clerk before filing.
Can I e-file in Cobb County?
E-filing is available.

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