Name Change in Gwinnett 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
Gwinnett County Clerk of Courts (Superior Court)
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-822-8100
Cost to start
$215 filing fee (service/publication fees vary)
E-filing
E-filing is availableeFileGA
Fee schedule
County fee schedule
Gwinnett County note: Fee page (verified live 2026-07-09): 'New Civil and Family Cases' = 215 USD; name change files at this rate. Publication required for adult name change (O.C.G.A. 19-12-1); Gwinnett legal organ: Gwinnett Daily Post — clerk instructs that publication cost is paid by SEPARATE check payable to the publisher and submitted to the clerk on filing (amount set by the paper, not published by the clerk). eFileGA is mandatory for all Superior civil cases (county statement). Checks payable to CLERK, SUPERIOR COURT. Homer M. Stark Law Library (gcll.org) hosts the county's pro se name-change packet.

Gwinnett County FAQ

Where do I file a name change in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Clerk of Courts (Superior Court), Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770-822-8100).
How much does it cost to file in Gwinnett County?
The filing fee is $215. 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 Gwinnett County?
E-filing is available.

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