Shelby County, Tennessee
Marriage license in Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk at the Memphis office, under Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 36-3-101 et seq.).
Shelby County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Memphis
- Issued by
- County Clerk
- License fee
- $38–$108
- Waiting period
- None
- Validity
- 30 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 0
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Statute
- Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 36-3-101 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Shelby County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: knoxcounty.org.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Shelby County Clerk.