We can
- Route you to exact forms
- Point to payments and lookups
- Explain filing and eFiling basics
Joseph P. Day, Clerk
Find forms. Pay fees. Look up cases.
Opened on December 1, 2023, the Resource Center was created to serve as a true one-stop shop for all four offices of the Circuit Court Clerk. It provides in-person, hands-on support for residents seeking more in-depth assistance with navigating court services. Guided by the Circuit Court Clerk’s Four Pillars—Service, Integrity, Experience, and Innovation—the Resource Center team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Visitors have access to court information, self-help tools, and resources from partnering Metro agencies and offices, ensuring every person who walks in receives the support they need.
Self-represented litigants. Anyone who needs the right forms, payments, and lookups fast.
1 Public Square Ste 303. Hours 8:00 to 4:30. Phone (615) 862-5207.
Cash, major cards, and Tap to Pay (Apple Pay / Google Pay) accepted. A 2.25% card service fee applies. No refunds.
ILA translator available. ADA contact: Trey Collier, (615) 880-3309.
No. Read the instructions on the forms or contact the Resource Center for general guidance. For advice, talk to a lawyer.
Irreconcilable Differences Divorce. Both parties agree.
Both parties agree. Cases with or without minor children are allowed. At least one party is a Davidson County resident or the parties separated in Davidson County.
$184.50 without minor children. $259.50 with minor children. Notary $2.50. Copies $0.50 per page.
Bring a government issued photo ID.
No children: 60 days before you can file a Motion to Set Final Hearing. With children: 90 days. The Marital Dissolution Agreement expires after 180 days.
Use the official Circuit divorce forms on our site. See Circuit Forms in the links above.
Small Claims, Payment Arrangements (Slow Pay) and Landlord/Tenant Disputes.
A simplified civil process for disputes up to $25,000.
Not required. It is recommended. Clerks cannot give legal advice.
See the current schedule: General Sessions Civil filing fees.
Small Estates & Adult Name Change.
Assets valued at $50,000 or less. Use the small estate process if it fits your situation.
With a will: Small Estate Petition with Will.
Without a will: Small Estate Petition without Will.
Yes. Use this form: Petition for Adult Legal Name Change. A hearing is required.
See the Probate Forms page linked above.
Tickets and Payments.
Ticket number or your name and date of birth. Card payments may include a service fee.
Some citations allow scheduling a court date. Check your ticket or contact the Resource Center (615) 862-5207.
Search the docket or contact the Resource Center (615) 862-5207.