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    Default Last Name Change in Tennessee

    Does anybody have any idea on the laws and limitations on name change in TN?

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    Default Re: Last Name Change in Tn

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    Does anybody have any idea on the laws and limitations on name change in TN?
    I do know, in any state, you can not change your name if you are a felon. I believe I am correct on that. Otherwise it is in TN law somewhere on the procedure.

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    Default Re: Last Name Change in Tn

    Well my girlfriend wants to change her last name to mine. She has no criminal record what-so-ever.

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    Default Re: Last Name Change in Tn

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    Well my girlfriend wants to change her last name to mine. She has no criminal record what-so-ever.
    Let me try to search.

    Check with the County courts to see which can handle it, I believe I read where Probate or a Circuit court can. The "local" rules of court may also have some rules on this state law also:


    29-8-102. Petition. —

    The application to change the name or to correct an error in a birth certificate shall be by petition, in writing, signed by the applicant and verified by affidavit, stating that the applicant is a resident of the county, and giving the applicant's reasons for desiring the change or correction.



    It is best to hire an attorney to file a Petition to change the name.

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