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Marriage license Laws in the state of Tennessee, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Tennessee marriage laws before filling out the Tennessee marriage license form.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, but you'll need to apply for the certificate together, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

ID Requirement: Valid Driver's License or Certified Birth Certificate or Valid Passport.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Tennessee.

If previously married: A copy of Divorce Decree.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Fees: $100 unless you receive 4 hours of marriage counseling. If your county approves your counselour and your completed session, you will be given a $60 discount. If your session is not approved by either the counselor or county, you must pay $100 instead of $40.

Waiting Period: No waiting period. 3 Days if either applicant is under 18.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If either party is under the age of 18, they must be accompanied by parents.

•  If under the age of 16, Tennessee law requires that the couple receives a court order before being allowed to marry.

Proxy Marriages: No. Both parties must be present.

Common Law Marriage: No.

Cousin Marriage: Yes. First cousin marriage is allowed. All consanguineous prohibitions in Tennessee refer to lineal relations. Cousins are lateral relations and are therefore not prohibited.

Same Sex Marriage: No.

Officiants: All regular ministers of the gospel of every denomination, and Jewish rabbis, more than 18 years of age, having the care of souls may perform marriages. Ministers must endorse the marriage license and return it to the clerk of the county court within three days after the marriage.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days.
The license can only be used within the State of Tennessee.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

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It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

County Clerk's Office

Anderson County Clerk Clinton, TN 865. 457. 5400	Bedford County Clerk Shelbyville, TN 931. 684. 1921	Benton County Clerk Camden, TN 901. 584. 6053
Bledsoe County Clerk Pikeville, TN 865. 447. 2137	Blount County Clerk Mariville, TN 865. 982. 4391	Bradley County Clerk Cleveland, TN 865. 476. 0520
Campbell County Clerk Jacksboro, TN 865. 562. 3496	Cannon County Clerk Woodbury, TN 615. 563. 4278	Carroll County Clerk Huntingdon, TN 901. 986. 1960
Carter County Clerk Elizabethton, TN 865. 542. 1814	Cheatham County Clerk Ashland City, TN 615. 792. 5179	Chester County Clerk Henderson, TN 901. 989. 2233
Claiborne County Clerk Tazewell, TN 865. 626. 3283	Clay County Clerk Celina, TN 931. 243. 2249	Cocke County Clerk Newport, TN 865. 623. 6176
Coffee County Clerk Manchester, TN 931. 723. 5106	Crockett County Clerk Alamo, TN 901. 696. 5452	Cumberland County Clerk Crossville, TN 931. 484. 6442
Davidson County Clerk Nashville, TN 615. 862. 6256	De Kalb County Clerk Smithville, TN 615. 597. 5177	Decatur County Clerk Decaturville, TN 731. 865. 6022
Dickson County Clerk Charlotte, TN 615. 789. 4171	Dyer County Clerk Dyersburg, TN 901. 286. 7814	Fayette County Clerk Somerville, TN 901. 465. 5213
Franklin County Clerk Winchester, TN 931. 967. 2541	Gibson County Clerk Trenton, TN 901. 855. 7642	Giles County Clerk Pulaski, TN 931. 363. 1509
Grainger County Clerk Rutledge, TN 865. 828. 3511	Greene County Clerk Greenville, TN 865. 638. 4841	Grundy County Clerk Altamont, TN 931. 692. 3622
Hamblen County Clerk Morristown, TN 865. 586. 1993	Hamilton County Clerk Chattanooga, TN 865. 209. 6500	Harderman County Clerk Bolivar, TN 901. 658. 3541
Hardin County Clerk Savannah, TN 901. 925. 3583	Hawkins County Clerk Rogersville, TN 865. 272. 7002	Haywood County Clerk Brownsville, TN 901. 772. 2362
Henderson County Clerk Lexington, TN 901. 968. 2856	Henry County Clerk Paris, TN 901. 642. 2412	Hickman County Clerk Centerville, TN 931. 729. 2621
Houston County Clerk Erin, TN 931. 289. 3141	Humphreys County Clerk Waverly, TN 931. 296. 7671	Jefferson County Clerk Danridge, TN 865. 397. 2935
Knox County Clerk Knoxville, TN 865. 215. 2392	Lake County Clerk Tipponville, TN 901. 253. 7462	Lauderdale County Clerk Ripley, TN 901. 635. 2561
Lawrence County Clerk Lawrenceburg, TN 931. 766. 4176	Lewis County Clerk Hohenwald, TN 931. 796. 2200	Lincoln County Clerk Fayetteville, TN 931. 433. 2454
Loudon County Clerk Loudon, TN 865. 458. 3314	Macon County Clerk Lafayette, TN 615. 666. 2333	Madison County Clerk Jackson, TN 901. 865. 6022
Marion County Clerk Jasper, TN 865. 942. 2515	Marshall County Clerk Lewisburg, TN 931. 359. 1072	Maury County Clerk Columbia, TN 931. 381. 3690
Mcminn County Clerk Athens, TN 865. 745. 4440	Mcnairy County Clerk Selmer, TN 901. 645. 3511	Monroe County Clerk Madisonville, TN 865. 442. 2220
Montgomery County Clerk Clarksville, TN 931. 648. 5712	Moore County Clerk Lynchburg, TN 931. 759. 7346	Obion County Clerk Union City, TN 901. 885. 3831
Overton County Clerk Livingston, TN 931. 823. 2631	Perry County Clerk Linden, TN 931. 589. 2219	Polk County Clerk Benton, TN 865. 338. 4526
Putnam County Clerk Cookeville, TN 931. 526. 7106	Rhea County Clerk Dayton, TN 865. 775. 7808	Roane County Clerk Kingston, TN 865. 376. 5556
Robertson County Clerk Springfield, TN 615. 384. 5895	Rutherford County Clerk Murfreesboro, TN 615. 898. 7800	Scott County Clerk Huntsville, TN 865. 663. 2588
Sequatchie County Clerk Dunlap, TN 865. 949. 2522	Sevier County Clerk Sevierville, TN 865. 453. 5502	Shelby County Clerk Memphis, TN 901. 576. 4366
Smith County Clerk Carthage, TN 615. 735. 9833	Stewart County Clerk Dover, TN 931. 232. 7616	Sullivan County Clerk Blountville, TN 865. 323. 6428
Sumner County Clerk Gallatin, TN 615. 452. 4063	Tipton County Clerk Covington, TN 901. 476. 0207	Tousdale County Clerk Hartsville, TN 615. 374. 2906
Unicoi County Clerk Erwin, TN 865. 743. 3381	Warren County Clerk McMinnville, TN 931. 473. 2623	Washington County Clerk Jonesborough, TN 865. 753. 1621
Wayne County Clerk Waynesboro, TN 931. 722. 5544	Weakley Count Clerk Dresden, TN 901. 364. 2285	Williamson County Clerk Franklin, TN 615. 790. 5712
Wilson County Clerk Lebanon, TN 615. 444. 0314

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

Marriage Laws - Questions & Answers is the way to find and share information. You can ask questions on U.S. Marriage Laws, get answers from real people.