Tennessee - Change Your Name

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Procedure

1. Go to the Driver Service Center.
2. Present your current license and the original or certified document showing the reason for the change.
3. Complete the Change of Name form.
4. Pay the fee.

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Required Documents

• Original drivers license
• Certified document showing the reason for the change (ex: original or certified marriage certificate, original or certified copy of your divorce decree, or the original court order)

Office Locations & Contacts

Tennessee Department of Safety

• Driver Licensing Contact Numbers: (615) 253-5221 or (866) 849-3548
• Website: Driver Licensing Contact Page
• Physical Address:
  1150 Foster Ave.
  Nashville, TN 37243
• Mailing Address:
  Tennessee Department of Safety
  PO BOX 945
  Nashville, TN 37202
• Driver Service Center Locations

Eligibility

• Resident of Tennessee
• US Citizen/ Lawful permanent resident
• a valid drivers license holder

Fees

Fees will range from $8 to 16 dollars.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

• You must go in person to the Driver Service Center when you need to change your name on your license.
• You will be charged for a new license.

Required Information

• Name
• Date and place of birth
• Driver license number

Need for the Document

Notification to the proper authorities should be send out once the change of your name is already finalized. In that way, your new name will be reflected in your licenses or ID.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Tennessee DMV: http://www.dmv.org/tn-tennessee/
Department of Safety and Homeland Security: http://www.tn.gov/safety/

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