Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - Tennessee 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by completing all forms using full names, including middle names. Ensure that you check your spelling carefully to avoid delays.
3. File the Petition in the appropriate court in your county and pay the required fee. The Clerk will guide you on setting a hearing date.
4. Present the Order to Change Name at the hearing. Be prepared for any objections and answer questions from the Court.
5. After receiving a signed copy of the Order from the Clerk, notify relevant agencies of your name change.
6. Submit a copy of the signed Order to the State Registrar of Vital Records to request an amended birth certificate.

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