Franklin County, TN
How to Change Your Name in Franklin County
File your adult name change petition with the Franklin County Chancery Court. The filing fee is $199.50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Franklin County Chancery Court
- Filing fee
- $199.50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File a name-change petition in Franklin County Chancery Court (Clerk & Master) in the county where you reside (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102).
- Court address
- 440 George Fraley Parkway, Box 4, Winchester, TN 37398
- Court phone
- (931) 967-2843
- Jurisdiction
- Chancery Court
- Official forms
- franklincountychancerycourt.org/forms-2/ ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Franklin County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 per copy)
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 Franklin County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Franklin County Chancery Court clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition by mail or in person with the Franklin County Chancery Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 per copy).
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Franklin County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Franklin County, Tennessee?
The court filing fee is $199.50. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in Franklin County?
File with the Franklin County Chancery Court. Venue rule: File a name-change petition in Franklin County Chancery Court (Clerk & Master) in the county where you reside (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102). Accepted filing methods: by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Franklin County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Franklin County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Franklin County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Franklin County Chancery Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Franklin County?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.