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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-11-8. Verification of petitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-11-8. Verification of petitions.

Every petition filed in the probate court shall be verified by the oath of the petitioner and shall be sworn to or affirmed before the probate court or a notary public.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-11-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.