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title: O.C.G.A. § 19-12-4. Name change with fraudulent intent not authorized.
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# O.C.G.A. § 19-12-4. Name change with fraudulent intent not authorized.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any person to change his name with a view to deprive another fraudulently of any right under the law.

## History

Code 1933, § 79-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1961, p. 129, § 3.