Marriage License

Tennessee Marriage Law:

• Tennessee Law requires bridal party members to be 18 years old. If under 18, please contact any county clerk’s office for additional information.

• Both individuals must be present to obtain your license.

• If either individual has a physical disability preventing them from appearing in person, the applicant may submit a notarized affidavit found online or can be obtained from any Tennessee County Clerk office to request a form be sent via email. Additionally, a notarized consent letter is required by the attending physician on facility letterhead stating the disabled applicant is alert, oriented and aware he/she is seeking to obtain a Marriage License.

• Both individuals must have either a valid driver’s license, passport or birth certificate. If your Social Security number is not printed on your driver’s license you will need to bring proof with you. If you have been issued a social security number, proof can be either a social security card, W-2, or tax document with the full social security number listed.

• If you are under the age of 21 you will need to provide a certified birth certificate in addition to your photo identification.

• If you are not a United States citizen, you must present a valid passport. Completion of marriage application can only be done in person.If you have been married before you will also need the month and year of your divorce, or the date of your deceased spouse’s death. If one individual (bride or partner) had a name change in her divorce and has not had her name changed on her driver’s license, she will need to provide a certified copy of her divorce decree.

• There is no waiting period or blood test requirement. You may get married the same day your license is issued. You may obtain your license up to 30 days prior to your wedding, however the license is only valid for 30 days.

• Tennessee marriage licenses range from $90-$110 and the clerk offices only accept cash or credit/debit card payments. A $60 savings may be available by submitting a notarized pre-marital counseling Certificate of Completion at the time of application.

• If you are traveling through East Tennessee on your way to Butterfly Hollow, you can save a little money by stopping in Sevier County to obtain your license. Since there are so many high volume wedding chapels in the Smokies, the county gives a discount for non-residents. The discount for out of state residents may be up to $60.