Get a Tennessee Marriage License

The requirements are as follows:

• Both participants must be 18 years of age.
• Present a valid driver’s license or certified birth certificate.
• Must provide their Social Security Number.
• If not a United States Citizen, you must present a valid passport.
• If either party has been divorced or widowed, you will need to know the exact date the divorce was final, or date of death. If the bride has 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 blood test.
• There is no waiting period.
• License must be used within 30 days of issuance.
• License may be used the same day it is issued.
• Fee for out-of-state residents is $41.00 cash, or we also accept Visa or MasterCard in their office with a small processing fee. If purchased online with a credit card, the total is $48.00.
• Fee for Tennessee residents is $101.00 cash, or we also accept Visa or MasterCard in the office with a small processing fee. If purchased online with a credit card, the total is $108.00. The $60.00 fee will be waived if applicants complete a four hour premarital course and present a notarized certificate of completion, which can be obtained through their office.

We are not able to send out applications for a marriage license. However, you may go online and pre-apply here. Both participants must appear in person to pick up the marriage license. You can find office hours below.

Sevier County, Tennessee Marriage License Centers

Please call offices ahead, as hours of operation are subject to change.

If a minor is interested in applying for a marriage license, you will need to contact the marriage license center’s office for specifics. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the marriage license center’s office at any time.

If you need more information on acquiring your marriage license in Tennessee, please call one of the centers above.