Georgia Amended Certificate of Birth by Legitimation (Form 3929)
Official state formParentage and paternityForm Form 3929Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Joint notarized affidavit of natural parents who married after their child was born, to amend the Georgia birth certificate by adding the father and, if they wish, changing the surname. It goes to the State Office of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- Natural parents who married after the child's birth; both must sign
- If a parent is a minor, a parent of that minor must also sign
- Not usable if another father is listed or if the parents married before the birth; those cases need a court procedure
What to send with it
- Completed form, front and back, with both signatures notarized
- Certified copy of the parents' marriage record or license
- Evidence for any other corrections
- Copy of a valid photo ID
- U.S. money order or certified check payable to the State Office of Vital Records (no cash by mail)
Where to send it
- Mail to
- State Office of Vital Records 1680 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30349
- State fee
- $10.00 amendment fee, not refundable, which does not include copies. Certified copies are $25.00 and $5.00 for each additional copy.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- REVISED 07/2021 (page 1); REVISED 07/2018 (page 2)
- Source
- Official government page