Monroe County, TN
How to Change Your Name in Monroe County
File your adult name change petition with the Monroe 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
- Monroe 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 Monroe County Chancery Court (Clerk & Master) in the county where you reside (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102).
- Court address
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Court phone
- (423) 442-2644
- Jurisdiction
- Chancery Court
- Official forms
- monroetn.gov/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Monroe County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
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 Monroe County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Monroe 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 Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data with the Monroe 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 Monroe County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Monroe County, Tennessee?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Monroe County Chancery Court. Confirm the current amount with the Monroe 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 Monroe County?
File with the Monroe County Chancery Court. Venue rule: File a name-change petition in Monroe County Chancery Court (Clerk & Master) in the county where you reside (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102). Accepted filing methods: Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Monroe County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Monroe County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Monroe County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Monroe County Chancery Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Monroe County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Monroe County Chancery Court. Ask the Monroe County Chancery Court clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.