Lauderdale County, TN
How to Change Your Name in Lauderdale County
File your adult name change petition with the Lauderdale County Chancery Court. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Lauderdale County Chancery Court
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File a name-change petition in Lauderdale County Chancery Court (Clerk & Master) in the county where you reside (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102).
- Court address
- 100 Court Square, Ripley, TN 38063
- Court phone
- (731) 635-1941
- Jurisdiction
- Chancery Court
- Official forms
- lauderdalecountytn.org/our-county/government/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Lauderdale County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
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 Lauderdale County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Lauderdale 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 in person with the Lauderdale County Chancery Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — ask the clerk how to request them.
- 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 Lauderdale County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Lauderdale County Chancery Court. Confirm the current amount with the Lauderdale County Chancery Court clerk before filing. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition.
Where and how do I file a name change in Lauderdale County?
File with the Lauderdale County Chancery Court. Venue rule: File a name-change petition in Lauderdale County Chancery Court (Clerk & Master) in the county where you reside (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102). Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Lauderdale County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Lauderdale County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Lauderdale County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Lauderdale County Chancery Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Lauderdale County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Lauderdale County Chancery Court. Ask the Lauderdale County Chancery Court clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.