Georgia legitimation made simple

Become your child's legal father in Georgia

A self-service tool that types your answers onto Georgia legitimation forms for 10 counties. You provide all information and decide what to include — then print, notarize, and file at your courthouse.

10
Georgia counties
~20 min
To complete
$35
Typing & formatting fee
3+
Georgia legitimation forms
Self-service form preparation
10 Georgia counties
You supply all answers
Not a law firm
$35 typing & formatting fee
LegitHelp charges a flat $35 fee to type and format your answers onto Georgia legitimation forms. This is completely separate from the courthouse filing fee (approximately $183–$216 as of July 2026 — confirm the current amount with your county clerk) you pay directly to the Superior Court. LegitHelp is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, does not choose what you should request, and does not guarantee that any court will accept or grant your filing. You supply all information and make all decisions.
How it works

Four simple steps

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You answer the questions
You enter your information, the child's details, the mother's information, and choose for yourself what you want to request. Format checks help catch typos — but you are responsible for the accuracy of every answer.
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 completed forms with your answers filled in. Review them yourself, print, notarize, and file at your county courthouse. Confirm current local requirements with your clerk before filing.
Why LegitHelp

A simpler way to fill out the forms

Forms based on Georgia statutes
The forms reference O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22 and § 19-9-1. We do not interpret the law for you or confirm legal sufficiency — always verify current requirements with your county and a licensed attorney.
You choose the service method
If you don't know where the other parent lives, the tool includes a due-diligence affidavit. You decide which service method applies to your situation — we do not choose it for you.
Format checks for typos
Date, address, and name format checks help you catch typing mistakes. You remain responsible for the accuracy and completeness of every answer.
Flat $35 fee
No subscriptions. $35 covers typing and formatting your answers onto the forms. Courthouse fees are paid separately to the court.
Optional custody & parenting plan
If you choose to request custody or visitation, the tool includes a parenting plan section for you to complete. You decide what to request.
Private
Your information is used only to fill in your forms. Nothing is stored after your forms are generated.
Coverage

Georgia counties we serve

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

Note: Courthouse fees shown below are approximate and current as of July 2026. Court fees change periodically — always confirm the exact current fee with the county Superior Court clerk before filing. These fees are paid directly to the clerk and are completely separate from LegitHelp’s $35 typing and formatting fee.
Fulton County
Atlanta
Courthouse fee: ~$216 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Gwinnett County
Lawrenceville
Courthouse fee: ~$201 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 2–6 weeks
Cobb County
Marietta
Courthouse fee: ~$197 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 3–5 weeks
DeKalb County
Decatur
Courthouse fee: ~$209 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 2–5 weeks
Cherokee County
Canton
Courthouse fee: ~$189 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Forsyth County
Cumming
Courthouse fee: ~$194 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Henry County
McDonough
Courthouse fee: ~$183 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 3–5 weeks
Hall County
Gainesville
Courthouse fee: ~$188 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 3–6 weeks
Clayton County
Jonesboro
Courthouse fee: ~$191 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
Processing: 3–5 weeks
Richmond County
Augusta
Courthouse fee: ~$195 (approx. — confirm with clerk)
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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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.