You will need to have a notary notarize the verification form for you. 3. The petition must be filled out and signed in front of a Notary Public.You may need additional forms to change a child's name. My name is and I am representing myself in this petition. In support of my case, I state the following: 1. Fill out the following forms (and keep a copy of each):. Double-check all the information you have written in the certificate, such as the spelling of the signer's name and the date, and make sure it's correct. This document provides instructions for changing an adult's name in Fulton County, Georgia.