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If you're an unmarried father in Cobb County, here's what it costs and how the filing process runs — based on the Clerk of Superior Court's current published fees.
Confirmed against the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk's official 'Court Filing Fees' schedule. $218 General Civil fee applies to legitimation; Sheriff Service is $50/party; publication fee is $120 + $25 affidavit fee. Fees are subject to change — confirm with the Clerk's Office before filing.
Fees below are confirmed directly from Cobb's Clerk of Court. The process steps and document checklist, however, are built from Georgia's general legitimation statute, not Cobb's specific Legitimating Packet, which wasn't accessible during this build. Confirm the exact forms with the Cobb County Law Library before filing.
Generally, file where the mother or child resides in Cobb County. Cobb's Legitimating Packet (Cobb County Law Library) will confirm exact venue options for your situation.
Only the biological father can file. Available at the Cobb County Law Library at the Superior Court. You may not need every form if you're only legitimating, not addressing custody/visitation/support.
Cooperative service is simpler. Otherwise, the Cobb County Sheriff's Civil Section serves her for $50/party. Unknown whereabouts mean a $120 publication fee (Marietta Daily Journal) plus a $25 Publisher's Affidavit fee.
File at the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk's office. Cash, money order, cashier's/certified check, or card (cardholder must appear in person with ID) accepted.
Cobb County Superior Court is generally recommended to be navigated with an attorney's help — confirm your hearing timeline with the Clerk's office once filed.
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Start my guided petition →This page provides general information about the Cobb County legitimation process, not legal advice. Fees are subject to change — confirm current amounts with the Clerk's Office before filing. If your case is contested or your situation doesn't clearly match what's described here, consult a licensed Georgia family law attorney.