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In Tennessee, an adult may change their name by filing an action in the Chancery Court with appropriate forms. The process for obtaining a name change for an adult in Tennessee begins with the filing of a Petition with the Chancery Court in the jurisdiction in which the Petitioner resides.

Individuals over 18 years of age can apply for a legal name change in Tennessee by filing a petition with their county's Chancery Court. Petitioners must have resided in the state for at least six months before they are eligible to file a name change petition.

You'll have to provide reasons for changing your name on the application. Once filed, expect to receive a hearing date and have to show up to court and appear before a judge when your case is called. Remember, a name change in Tennessee is not automatic.

Legal Name Change A Petition for Name Change and an Order granting the name change will be required for the hearing. The Petition and the Order should explain the reasons why a change of name is desired. Once you have your documents prepared a hearing date should be set before the Judge of the General Sessions Court.

Name change actions can take anywhere from a day, to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.

You must visit a Driver Service Center to make changes to your name. You will need your current license and the original or certified document showing the reason for the change; for example: An original or certified marriage certificate, original or certified copy of your divorce decree, or the original court order.