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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-101 Jurisdiction — Persons ineligible — Inmates
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(a) The circuit, probate and county courts have concurrent jurisdiction to change names and to correct errors in birth certificates on the application of a resident of the county in which the application is made. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, persons who …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-102 Petition
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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…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-103 Clerk's fees
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The clerk's fee for services in proceedings under this chapter shall be the same as for like services in other cases, to be paid by the party petitioning.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-8-104 Judgment
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The court may order the name to be changed or the birth certificate to be corrected by entry of record reciting the petition and its reasons therefor.