Tennessee marriage license guide
How to get a marriage license in Tennessee
Tennessee has no waiting period and the license is valid for 30 days statewide. Fees run roughly $97-$108 at full price, dropping to $37-$60 if both parties complete a state-approved Premarital Preparation Course. Witnesses are not statutorily required, though many counties recommend two. Tennessee does not recognize common-law marriage formed in-state.
Tennessee marriage license at a glance
- Issued by
- County Clerk
- License fee
- $38–$108
- Waiting period
- None (issued same day)
- Validity
- 30 days from issuance
- Minimum age
- 18 (without parental consent)
- Witnesses required
- None
- ID requirement
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Blood test?
- No (not required in any US state)
- Common-law marriage?
- Not recognized
- Statute
- Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 36-3-101 et seq.
Source: knoxcounty.org. Fees vary by county within Tennessee — check with the local clerk before applying.
Tennessee counties — where to apply
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with your local county clerk before applying.