Getting a Marriage License in Tennessee
Where to apply for a marriage license in Tennessee, what to bring, the waiting period, how long it's valid, and the minimum marriage age.
Short answer: Get a license from a county clerk. Both applicants must give a sworn written application with their names, ages, current addresses and Social Security numbers (applicants under 18 also list a parent, guardian or next of kin); Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 36-3-103, 36-3-104, 36-6-413
| Getting a marriage license | Get a license from a county clerk. Both applicants must give a sworn written application with their names, ages, current addresses and Social Security numbers (applicants under 18 also list a parent, guardian or next of kin); incarcerated or disabled applicants and deployed service members may submit notarized statements instead of appearing. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance. In addition to the clerk's license fee, state law imposes a $62.50 fee on each license, of which $60 is waived for couples who present a certificate of completing a premarital preparation course (and, in certain tourist-resort counties, for couples who are both nonresidents). |
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Where to get help in Tennessee
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FAQ
How do you get a marriage license in Tennessee?
Get a license from a county clerk. Both applicants must give a sworn written application with their names, ages, current addresses and Social Security numbers (applicants under 18 also list a parent, guardian or next of kin); incarcerated or disabled applicants and deployed service members may submit notarized statements instead of appearing. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance. In addition to the clerk's license fee, state law imposes a $62.50 fee on each license, of which $60 is waived for couples who present a certificate of completing a premarital preparation course (and, in certain tourist-resort counties, for couples who are both nonresidents).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.