Name Change StepsStep 1 of 6
Get certified copies of your marriage certificate
Most offices want an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, not a photocopy, so order a few.
- Where to order
How to change your name after marriage in Tennessee
To change your name after marriage in Tennessee, get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security first, then update your driver's license or state ID with the Tennessee Driver Services. The Tennessee Driver Services fee for a replacement license is $8 to $16 (duplicate fee). Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.
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- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $8 to $16 (duplicate fee)
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Tennessee?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Tennessee license. Tennessee Driver Services: Advised, not required: update Social Security first.
- Online or office
You may be able to do this online. If not, you'll need an appointment at a local Social Security office
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- Fee
Step 3 of 6
Update your driver's license or state ID
Tennessee Driver Services
- Deadline
- How
In person at a Driver Services Center
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- Social Security first?
Advised, not required: update Social Security first
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- What to bring
- Your current license
- Original or certified copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order
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- Originals or copies
Originals or certified copies only; faxes and photocopies are not accepted
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- Form
- Fee
$8 to $16 (duplicate fee)
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- Official page
Open the official page (tn.gov)
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Step 4 of 6
Update your passport
Which passport form you use depends on when your passport was issued and when your name changed.
Find your passport name change path (DS-5504, renewal by mail or DS-11)
Step 5 of 6
Update your voter registration
- How to update
Step 6 of 6
Banks, employer and other accounts
- Bank accounts and credit cards
- Employer / HR and payroll
- Health, car and home insurance
- Doctors and pharmacy
- Mortgage or lease, and utilities
- Email, phone and online accounts
- Loyalty and travel programs (match your passport name)
These are general reminders. Each company has its own process.
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Common questions
What's the first step to change your name after marriage in Tennessee?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Tennessee Driver Services for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Tennessee?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Tennessee Driver Services page for the current answer.
Source: tn.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before Tennessee Driver Services in Tennessee?
Advised, not required: update Social Security first
What documents does Tennessee Driver Services need to change my name after marriage?
Tennessee Driver Services lists: your current license and original or certified copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order. Originals or certified copies only; faxes and photocopies are not accepted.
Source: tn.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Tennessee driver's license?
Tennessee Driver Services lists a fee of $8 to $16 (duplicate fee) for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: tn.gov
Can I change my name on my Tennessee driver's license online?
The Tennessee Driver Services page says to do it in person at a Driver Services Center.
Source: tn.gov
How long do I have to update my Tennessee driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the Tennessee Driver Services page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.