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How to Change Your Name in Tennessee
Every Tennessee county handles name changes a little differently — different clerk offices, fees, and processing times. Below are detailed, county-specific guides plus the steps that apply statewide.
Pick your Tennessee county
Every Tennessee county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Anderson County
Bedford County
Benton County
Bledsoe County
Blount County
Bradley County
Campbell County
Cannon County
Carroll County
Carter County
Cheatham County
Chester County
Claiborne County
Clay County
Cocke County
Coffee County
Crockett County
Cumberland County
Davidson County
DeKalb County
Decatur County
Dickson County
Dyer County
Fayette County
Fentress County
Franklin County
Gibson County
Giles County
Grainger County
Greene County
Grundy County
Hamblen County
Hamilton County
Hancock County
Hardeman County
Hardin County
Hawkins County
Haywood County
Henderson County
Henry County
Hickman County
Houston County
Humphreys County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Johnson County
Knox County
Lake County
Lauderdale County
Lawrence County
Lewis County
Lincoln County
Loudon County
Macon County
Madison County
Marion County
Marshall County
Maury County
McMinn County
McNairy County
Meigs County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Moore County
Morgan County
Obion County
Overton County
Perry County
Pickett County
Polk County
Putnam County
Rhea County
Roane County
Robertson County
Rutherford County
Scott County
Sequatchie County
Sevier County
Shelby County
Smith County
Stewart County
Sullivan County
Sumner County
Tipton County
Trousdale County
Unicoi County
Union County
Van Buren County
Warren County
Washington County
Wayne County
Weakley County
White County
Williamson County
Wilson County
The Tennessee name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Chancery Court Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Tennessee DOS. Reissue your license with your new name.
4. Passport. Submit the correct form with a certified copy.
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- How do I change my name in Tennessee?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Tennessee driver's license, and your passport in that order. Exact offices and fees vary by county — pick your county below.
- How long does a name change take in Tennessee?
- A marriage or divorce name change usually takes a few weeks once you have certified copies. A court-order name change takes longer because of the petition and hearing.