Tennessee Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult
About this form package
The Tennessee Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult provides all the necessary documents and guidance to legally change your name in Tennessee. This package includes state-specific information, detailed steps for the name change process, essential forms, and a summary of relevant laws, ensuring you have everything needed to navigate this process with confidence.
Forms provided in this package
When this form package is needed
This package is useful in various situations, including:
- When you wish to adopt a new name for personal reasons.
- If you are transitioning and want your name to reflect your identity.
- In cases of marriage or divorce where name changes are common.
- When you want to change your name for religious or cultural reasons.
Who needs this form package
- Adults aged 18 and older residing in Tennessee.
- Individuals wishing to change their name for legal, personal, or professional reasons.
- Those who have proper and reasonable cause for their name change.
- People who are not attempting to evade debt or defraud creditors.
Instructions for completing these forms
- Review and print the forms included in the package.
- Fill out each form with complete names and correct spellings, ensuring no initials are used.
- File the completed Petition for Change of Name in the Circuit Court of your county.
- Follow instructions from the Clerk regarding hearings and any required notices.
- Attend the scheduled court hearing to present your case for the name change.
- Once approved, obtain a certified copy of the Order of Name Change from the court.
Do forms in this package need to be notarized?
Some forms in this package require notarization to be legally valid. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call, available 24/7.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Filling out forms with initials instead of complete names.
- Skipping important sections on the forms, which can lead to delays.
- Neglecting to file the forms with the correct Circuit Court.
- Forgetting to request a certified copy of the signed court order.
Why complete this package online
- Convenience of downloading and completing forms at your own pace.
- Editability of forms on your computer to ensure accuracy.
- Access to state-specific legal summaries clarifies the name change process.
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Get Your Marriage License and Certified Copies. Update Your Social Security Card. Get a New Driver's License. Get a New Passport and Travel Documents. Change the Name on Your Bank Accounts. Change the Name on Your Credit Cards. Provide Your New Name and Banking Information to Your Employer.
When you file your name change forms, you'll have to pay the California state filing fee. The California name change cost is $435.
Social Security Administration. This is where you get a new social security card. Department of Motor Vehicles. Get a new driver's license, car title, and registration. Voter Registration. State Department.
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.
You will be asked to pay a fee for submitting a name change petition and order, typically around $150. The court clerk will assign a court and hearing date.
A: The main reasons why a judge would not agree to change your name are: If the judge finds that you are changing your name to commit fraud, or. If the judge finds that you are changing your name to hide from the law or the police or for some other illegal reason.
All you have to do is complete and file a petition for name change with the court. There are many reasons for officially changing your name. The most common are marriage and divorce. But if your birth name is Mergatroid or something like that, you might not need any other reason.