Name Change in DeKalb County, Georgia
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DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Room G-210, Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-2836
DeKalb County note: Publication required for adult name change (O.C.G.A. 19-12-1); DeKalb legal organ: The Champion Newspaper (Legal Advertising, P.O. Box 361500, Decatur, GA 30036, 404-373-7779 x101 — from the Superior Court's own pro se 'Reminders and Tips' page). filingFeeUsd null: the clerk's fee PDF (7/1/2023) lists a NAME CHANGE line but the amount was not machine-extractable this session and no newer amount was published on the clerk site — verify against the fee PDF before surfacing; additional parties are 8 USD each (clerk eFiling page). MANDATORY eFiling since 2017-01-01 (paperless since 2018) via eFileGA; pro se filers can use Public Access Terminals at the courthouse, Ground Floor.
DeKalb County FAQ
- Where do I file a name change in DeKalb County?
- DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Room G-210, Decatur, GA 30030 (404-371-2836).
- How much does it cost to file in DeKalb County?
- The filing fee is $213. 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 DeKalb County?
- E-filing is available.
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