Both participants must be 18 years of age to obtain a Tennessee Marriage License.

Present a valid driver's license, or certified birth certificate.

Present a social security card if not on driver's license.

If not a United States Citizen, you must present a valid passport.

If either of you have been divorced or widowed, you will need to know the exact date that the divorce was final, or date of death. If the bride has had a name change in her divorce and has not had her named changed on her driver's license, she will need to provide a certified copy of her divorce decree.

There is no blood test in Tennessee.

There is no waiting period.

License must be used within 30 days of issuance.

Fee for out of state couples is $38.50; cash only and correct change is appreciated.

Fee for in-state residents is $98.50; cash only and correct change is appreciated. The $60.00 fee will be waived if applicants complete a four hour premarital preparation course and present a certificate of completion, which can be obtained through the office.