Georgia legitimation made simple

Become your child's legal father in Georgia

Answer a few questions, get court-ready documents accepted by all 10 Georgia counties we serve, and file at your courthouse.

10
Georgia counties
~20 min
To complete
$35
Document processing fee
3+
Court-ready documents
Court-ready documents
10 Georgia counties
Accepted by Superior Courts
Service of process covered
$35 document processing fee
LegitHelp charges a flat $35 document preparation fee. This is completely separate from the courthouse filing fee ($183–$216) paid directly to the Superior Court when you file. LegitHelp is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
How it works

Four simple steps

1
Answer guided questions
Every field required by Georgia Superior Courts is covered — your info, the child's details, the mother's info, service of process, and any custody requests. Built-in validation ensures accuracy.
2
Preview your documents
See a watermarked preview of your completed petition before paying so you can verify everything is correct.
3
Pay the $35 processing fee
Secure one-time payment. Completely separate from the courthouse filing fee you pay directly to the court.
4
Download and file
Receive your complete court-ready packet. Print, notarize, and file at your county courthouse with our step-by-step instructions.
Why LegitHelp

Built for Georgia fathers

Court-compliant documents
Based on O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22 and § 19-9-1. Accepted by all Georgia Superior Courts we serve. Updated to current court requirements.
Service of process covered
Personal service, acknowledgment, or service by publication — we generate the right documents for your situation including the Affidavit of Due Diligence.
Built-in validation
Date format checking, address validation, name verification, and character limits prevent errors that could cause a court to reject your filing.
Flat $35 processing fee
No subscriptions, no surprises. $35 covers document preparation only. Courthouse fees are paid separately to the court.
Custody and Parenting Plan
Request legitimation, custody, visitation, and child support all in one filing with a complete court-ready Parenting Plan.
Secure & private
Your information is used only to generate your documents. Nothing is stored after document generation.
Coverage

Georgia counties we serve

We currently serve 10 Georgia counties. More counties coming soon.

Note: Courthouse fees shown below are paid directly to the Superior Court clerk when you file — completely separate from LegitHelp's $35 document preparation fee.
Fulton County
Atlanta
Courthouse fee: $216
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Gwinnett County
Lawrenceville
Courthouse fee: $201
Processing: 2–6 weeks
Cobb County
Marietta
Courthouse fee: $197
Processing: 3–5 weeks
DeKalb County
Decatur
Courthouse fee: $209
Processing: 2–5 weeks
Cherokee County
Canton
Courthouse fee: $189
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Forsyth County
Cumming
Courthouse fee: $194
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Henry County
McDonough
Courthouse fee: $183
Processing: 3–5 weeks
Hall County
Gainesville
Courthouse fee: $188
Processing: 3–6 weeks
Clayton County
Jonesboro
Courthouse fee: $191
Processing: 3–5 weeks
Richmond County
Augusta
Courthouse fee: $195
Processing: 3–6 weeks
📍Don't see your county? Contact us to request your county.
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is legitimation in Georgia?
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What is the difference between legitimation and paternity?
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Legal Disclaimer: LegitHelp is a document preparation and information service, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice. Our documents do not constitute legal advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice, consult a licensed Georgia attorney.