Georgia Request for Search of Paternity Acknowledgment
Official state formParentage and paternityFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Request for a search and a certified copy of a paternity acknowledgment already filed in Georgia. It goes to the State Office of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- A person who signed the acknowledgment, or their guardian or temporary representative
- The child, if 18 or older, or the child's guardian or legal custodian
- The adult child's spouse, next of kin or legal representative
- A government agency, a licensed child placement agency or a Georgia-licensed attorney acting for a client
- A person with a court order or subpoena
What to send with it
- Completed and signed form
- 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, which includes one certified copy if the record is found. $10.00 for each additional copy. Not refundable.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- REVISED 07/06/2020
- Source
- Official government page