 | An attorney must first be retained to apply for a Legal Name Change. The attorney will prepare a Petition and Order explaining the reasons why a change of name is desired and will also make an appointment with one of the General Sessions Judges to hear the request for the Legal Name Change. |
20 Public Square North
Judicial Building, Suite 301
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Phone: 615-217-1138
Fax: 615-217-1140
| The person applying for Legal Name Change is required to file the Petition and Order of Legal Name Change with the Rutherford County Clerk once the General Sessions Judge has signed the Order. |
Office of the Rutherford County Clerk 319 North Maple Street, Suite 121 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 (615) 898-7800
| The person applying for Legal Name Change is also
required to pay court costs in the amount of $151.50 to the Rutherford County
Clerk upon filing the Petition and Order for Legal name Change. Additional court costs may apply, please refer to the fees stated below:
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