How long will it take? – State of Tennessee Department of Health

Service Please be aware the below time frames will change due to the volume of requests received and the workforce demands. Continue to check the website for updates.	Processing Time (as of 6/23/2026)
Request for Certificate - In Person¹	Same Day
Request for Certificate - By Mail¹	3 days
Request for Certificate – Online¹	3 days
Adoptions	45 days
Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Amendments²	2 weeks
Voluntary Acknowledgments of Paternity²	2 weeks
Court Ordered Name Changes and Court Orders of Paternity²	2 weeks
Delayed Certificates of Birth	45 days
¹that requires no changes to a vital record ² granted the record is on file

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