Requirements for Marriage in the State of Tennessee are as follows:

• The licenses are good for 30 days.
• There are no blood tests and no waiting period.
• A valid driver license, picture ID, or a certified birth certificate is needed.
• Both parties have to be present unless one is incarcerated or disabled or incapacitated which would require special affidavits available in the County Clerk’s Office..
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
  • Marriage requirements for juveniles 16 or 17 years of age:
    Both parents must be present at time of application.
    The natural parents must present a picture ID & child's Birth Certificate.
    Juveniles under 16 years of age must have a court order.
• Premarital Counseling is recommended.  If the bride and groom have premarital counseling, the Certificate of Completion of Premarital Preparation Course must be completed by the counselor and the counselor’s signature must be notarized. 
• The price is $40.00 with premarital counseling.
• The price is $100.00 without premarital counseling.
• Marriage ceremony is available for an additional $25.00 if neither party has been divorced within the past 30 days.

There is a marriage processing cut off time of 3:30 Mon. - Fri. and 11:30 Saturday

Copies of Marriage Certificates may be obtained at the County Clerk's office or by mail for $5.00 each.