Williamson County, TN
How to Change Your Name in Williamson County
File your adult name change petition with the Williamson County Chancery Court. The filing fee is $222.50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Williamson County Chancery Court
- Filing fee
- $222.50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File with the Williamson County Chancery Court (Clerk and Master) in the county where you reside.
- Court address
- 135 4th Avenue South, Room 236, Franklin, TN 37064 (Clerk and Master)
- Court phone
- 615-790-5428
- Jurisdiction
- Chancery Court
- Official forms
- williamsonchancery.org ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Williamson County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person or by drop box
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 Williamson County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Williamson 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 or by drop box with the Williamson 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 Williamson County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Williamson County, Tennessee?
The court filing fee is $222.50. 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 Williamson County?
File with the Williamson County Chancery Court. Venue rule: File with the Williamson County Chancery Court (Clerk and Master) in the county where you reside. Accepted filing methods: in person or by drop box.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Williamson County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Williamson County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Williamson County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Williamson County Chancery Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Williamson County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Williamson County Chancery Court. Ask the Williamson County Chancery Court clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.