Tennessee Affidavit for Name Change
About this form
The Affidavit for Name Change is a legal document that serves as a sworn statement supporting a petition to change an individual's name. This form is typically used to affirm that the petitioner has not been convicted of specific serious crimes, thereby demonstrating the individual's eligibility for a name change. It is essential to use this form when filing a name change petition in court, as it provides proof of the personal history required for the process.
Key parts of this document
- Petitioner's name and case number
- Affirmation regarding criminal history, specifically regarding First or Second Degree Murder
- Affirmation about registry as a sexual offender
- Signature of the petitioner
- Notary public acknowledgment
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when an individual has filed a petition for a name change and needs to provide legal proof of their qualifications. It is essential in cases where the court requires verification of the petitioner's criminal background and when compliance with state-specific regulations is necessary for approval of the name change.
Who should use this form
- Individuals seeking to legally change their name in court
- Petitioners who have not been convicted of serious crimes as specified
- Anyone required to submit an affidavit to support their name change petition
Instructions for completing this form
- Input your full name and the case number at the top of the document.
- Affirm that you have never been convicted of First or Second Degree Murder.
- Affirm that you have no convictions requiring registration as a sexual offender.
- Sign the document in the presence of a notary public.
- Ensure that the notary public completes their acknowledgment section.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to accurately complete all required sections of the form.
- Not providing truthful information regarding criminal history.
- Neglecting to have the document notarized, if required.
- Submitting the affidavit without a corresponding petition for name change.
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FAQ
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.
When you file your name change forms, you'll have to pay the California state filing fee. The California name change cost is $435.
Petition to change your name by filling out a name change form, an order to show cause for legally changing your name, and a decree to legally change your name. Take these forms to the court clerk and file them along with your state's required filing fees.
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.
The Social Security Administration has its own form which you can get for free. The good folks at SSI will also let the IRS know about the name change, so you're good to go. When you go to the DMV, you'll just need to bring the certified copy of the marriage certificate and you'll be done.
You can obtain a Petition for Change of Name from your county's Clerk of Court. The petition must be completed in full and returned to the clerk of court with the applicable filing fee. You are required to provide your current name and residency information.
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.