Tennessee Order for Hearing for Name Change
Overview of this form
The Order for Hearing for Name Change is a legal document that officially schedules a court hearing regarding a petition for a name change. This form serves to secure a specific date and time for the judge to review the request, distinguishing it from other forms related to name changes that may not require a hearing.
Key parts of this document
- Petitioner's Name: Space to enter the name of the individual requesting the name change.
- Case Number: A field to input the unique identifier assigned by the court.
- Hearing Date: A specified space to indicate when the court hearing will occur.
- Hearing Time: Area to write down what time the hearing is set to commence.
- Judge Section: Place for identifying the judge presiding over the hearing.
When to use this document
Who this form is for
- Individuals seeking to legally change their name.
- Petitioners who have filed a name change application in court.
- Those who need to schedule a hearing to finalize their name change request.
How to prepare this document
- Enter the petitioner's full name in the designated field.
- Fill in the case number provided by the court.
- Specify the date of the court hearing.
- Indicate the time at which the hearing will take place.
- Provide the name of the judge who will preside over the case.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to enter the correct case number, which may lead to confusion.
- Leaving the hearing date or time blank, potentially delaying the process.
- Not updating the judge's name if it changes prior to the hearing.
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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.
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.
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.
The Court will schedule a hearing for your Name Change. That hearing will be about 6-8 weeks after you file the Petition. Almost always, you get your judge-signed Court Order on the hearing date. Some courts take longer than that because of cutbacks and scheduling problems.
