Davidson County, TN
How to Change Your Name in Davidson County
Court Information
- Court
- Davidson County Probate Court (Seventh Circuit Court - Probate Division, Metropolitan Courthouse)
- Filing fee
- $159.5
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Davidson County Probate Court; T.C.A. §29-8-101 et seq.
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Davidson County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Probate Court Clerk in person / by mail / online request (request must include photo ID + self-addressed stamped envelope); $5.00 certification fee + $0.50/page
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Davidson County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Davidson County Probate Court (Seventh Circuit Court - Probate Division, Metropolitan Courthouse) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($159.5), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Davidson County Probate Court (Seventh Circuit Court - Probate Division, Metropolitan Courthouse)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — probate court clerk in person / by mail / online request (request must include photo id + self-addressed stamped envelope); $5.00 certification fee + $0.50/page
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Davidson County Probate Court (Seventh Circuit Court - Probate Division, Metropolitan Courthouse) clerk before filing.