Tennessee Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any TN county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $98.50 dollars. Couples who complete a four hour marriage counseling course by a qualified counselor or ministor will be charged $38.50. If either the county or counselor does not approve the session you must pay the full price.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Tennessee?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Tennessee to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Anderson County Clerk100 N Main St
Clinton, TN 37716
423-457-5400
Map Bedford County Clerk
104 N Side Sq Annex Basement
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-684-1921
Map Benton County Clerk
P.O. Box 157
Camden, TN 38320
901-584-6053
Map Bledsoe County Clerk
P.O. Box 385
Pikeville, TN 37367
423-447-2137
Map Blount County Clerk
345 Court St
Mariville, TN 37804
865-273-5800
Map Bradley County Clerk
P.O. Box 579
Cleveland, TN 37364
423-476-0520
Map Campbell County Clerk
P.O. Box 85
Jacksboro, TN 37757
423-562-3496
Map Cannon County Clerk
Public Square
Woodbury, TN 37190
615-563-4278
Map Carroll County Clerk
Court Square # 104
Huntingdon, TN 38344
901-986-1960
Map Carter County Clerk
801 East Elk Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-542-1814
Map Cheatham County Clerk
100 Public Sq. Suite 117
Ashland City, TN 37015
615-792-5179
Map Chester County Clerk
133 E Main St
Tennessee, TN 38340
901-989-2233
Map Claiborne County Clerk
P.O. Box 117
Tazewell, TN 37879
423-626-3283
Map Clay County Clerk
P.O. Box 430
Celina, TN 38551
931-243-2249
Map Cocke County Clerk
111 Court Ave Rm 102
Newport, TN 37821
423-623-6176
Map Coffee County Clerk
Court House- Spring St
P.O. Box 178
Manchester, TN 37355
931-723-5106
Map Crockett County Clerk
S Bells St, # 1
Alamo, TN 38001
901-696-5452
Map Cumberland County Clerk
2 N Main St, # 206
Crossville, TN 38555
931-484-6442
Map Davidson County Clerk
100 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37201
615-862-6050
Map De Kalb County Clerk
Public Sq., # 205
Smithville, TN 37166
615-597-5177
Map Decatur County Clerk
P.O. Box 488
Decaturville, TN 38329
731-423-6022
Map Dickson County Clerk
Courthouse, Court Square
P.O. Box 220
Charlotte, TN 37036
615-789-4171
Map Dyer County Clerk
Veterans Sq., # 105
Dyersburg, TN 38025
901-286-7814
Map Fayette County Clerk
P.O. Box 99
Somerville, TN 38068
901-465-5213
Map Franklin County Clerk
P.O. Box 101
Winchester, TN 37398
931-967-2541
Map Gibson County Clerk
P.O. Box 228
Trenton, TN 38382
901-855-7642
Map Giles County Clerk
P.O. Box 678
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-1509
Map Grainger County Clerk
P.O. Box 174
Rutledge, TN 37861
423-828-3511
Map Greene County Clerk
101 S Main St
Greenville, TN 37743
423-638-4841
Map Grundy County Clerk
Hwy 56
Altamont, TN 37301
931-692-3622
Map Hamblen County Clerk
511 West 2nd North St
Morristown, TN 37814
423-586-1993
Map Hamilton County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 204
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-6500
Map Harderman County Clerk
100 N Main St
Tennessee, TN 38008
901-658-3541
Map Hardin County Clerk
601 Main St Fl 2
Savannah, TN 38372
901-925-3583
Map Hawkins County Clerk
P.O. Box 235
Rogersville, TN 37857
423-272-7002
Map Haywood County Clerk
1 North Washington
Brownsville, TN 38012
901-772-2362
Map Henderson County Clerk
17 Monroe Ave, # 2
Lexington, TN 38351
901-968-2856
Map Henry County Clerk
P.O. Box 44
Paris, TN 38242
901-642-2412
Map Hickman County Clerk
#1 Courthouse
Centerville, TN 37033
931-729-2621
Map Houston County Clerk
100 Main St
Erin, TN 37061
931-289-3141
Map Humphreys County Clerk
Courthouse Annex #3
102 Thompson St
Waverly, TN 37185
931-296-7671
Map Jefferson County Clerk
214 W Main St
Danridge, TN 37725
423-397-2935
Map Knox County Clerk
400 Main St
Knoxville, TN 37902
423-215-2392
Map Lake County Clerk
P.O. Box 303
Tipponville, TN 38079
901-253-7462
Map Lauderdale County Clerk
Lauderdale County Courthouse
Ripley, TN 38636
901-635-2561
Map Lawrence County Clerk
N B U #18 240 West Gaines
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
931-766-4176
Map Lewis County Clerk
110 N Park St, # 3
Hohenwald, TN 38462
931-796-2200
Map Lincoln County Clerk
P.O. Box 614
Fayetteville, TN 37334
931-433-2454
Map Loudon County Clerk
Grove St Courthouse
P.O. Box 395
Loudon, TN 37774
423-458-3314
Map Macon County Clerk
104 County Courthouse
Lafayette, TN 37083
615-666-2333
Map Madison County Clerk
100 E Main St, # 105
Jackson, TN 38301
901-423-6022
Map Marion County Clerk
P.O. Box 789
Jasper, TN 37347
423-942-2515
Map Marshall County Clerk
1107 Courthouse Anx
Lewisburg, TN 37091
931-359-1072
Map Maury County Clerk
Court House Square
Maury Cty. Reg. Of Deeds
Columbia, TN 38401
931-381-3690
Map Mcminn County Clerk
6 E Madison Ave
Athens, TN 37303
423-745-4440
Map Mcnairy County Clerk
170 W Court Ave, # 102
Selmer, TN 38375
901-645-3511
Map Monroe County Clerk
Mildred Estes
103 College St
Madisonville, TN 37354
423-442-2220
Map Montgomery County Clerk
Register Of Deeds Office
350 Pageant Ln., # 502
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-648-5712
Map Moore County Clerk
P.O. Box 206
Lynchburg, TN 37352
931-759-7346
Map Obion County Clerk
2 Bill Burnett Cir
Union City, TN 38261
901-885-3831
Map Overton County Clerk
Courthouse Annex
316 E University St
Livingston, TN 38570
931-823-2631
Map Perry County Clerk
Courthouse
Main St
Linden, TN 37096
931-589-2219
Map Polk County Clerk
P.O. Box 293
Benton, TN 37307
423-338-4526
Map Putnam County Clerk
29 N Washington Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
931-526-7106
Map Rhea County Clerk
301 North Market St
Dayton, TN 37321
423-775-7808
Map Roane County Clerk
P.O. Box 181
Kingston, TN 37763
423-376-5556
Map Robertson County Clerk
509 S Brown St
Springfield, TN 37172
615-384-5895
Map Rutherford County Clerk
P.O. Box 5050
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-898-7800
Map Scott County Clerk
3 Court St
Huntsville, TN 37756
423-663-2588
Map Sequatchie County Clerk
307 Cherry St East
Dunlap, TN 37327
423-949-2522
Map Sevier County Clerk
125 Court Ave, # 202
Sevierville, TN 37862
423-453-5502
Map Shelby County Clerk
160 North Mid America Mall
Memphis, TN 38173
901-576-4366
Map Smith County Clerk
122 Turner High Cir., #101
Carthage, TN 37030
615-735-9833
Map Stewart County Clerk
P.O. Box 67
Dover, TN 37058
931-232-7616
Map Sullivan County Clerk
P.O. Box 570
Blountville, TN 37617
423-323-6428
Map Sullivan County Clerk
801 Broad St
Bristol, TN 37620
423-989-4366
Map Sumner County Clerk
P.O. Box 1652
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-452-4063
Map Tipton County Clerk
100 E Court St, # 103
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-0207
Map Tousdale County Clerk
P.O. Box 206
Hartsville, TN 37074
615-374-2906
Map Unicoi County Clerk
P.O. Box 305
Erwin, TN 37650
423-743-3381
Map Warren County Clerk
P.O. Box 128
McMinnville, TN 37110
931-473-2623
Map Washington County Clerk
P.O. Box 5
Jonesborough, TN 37659
423-753-1621
Map Wayne County Clerk
P.O. Box 185
Waynesboro, TN 38485
931-722-5544
Map Weakley Count Clerk
1 Courthouse Sq., # 107
Dresden, TN 38225
901-364-2285
Map Williamson County Clerk
1320 W Main St Ste. 201
Admin. Complex
Franklin, TN 37065
615-790-5712
Map Wilson County Clerk
228 E Main St, # 101
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-444-0314
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