Marriage License Fees

Tennessee · 2026

Tennessee Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Tennessee costs $97.50–$99.50, depending on the county, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 30 days. A premarital course cuts $60 off.

Tennessee marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 9 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Shelby County$97.50$10—No waiting period
Davidson County$99.50$5Not offeredNo waiting period
Knox County$97.50$5.50—No waiting period
Hamilton County$107.50$5—No waiting period
Rutherford County$107.50$5Not offeredNo waiting period
Williamson County$100——No waiting period
Montgomery County$107.50——No waiting period
Sumner County$95——No waiting period
Sullivan County$98$5—No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Tennessee marriage license rules

License fee

$97.50–$99.50 (T.C.A. 36-6-413)

Counties add their own charges to the state's $62.50 fee. Knox and Shelby counties charge $97.50; Davidson County (Nashville) charges $99.50 cash.

Source: knoxcounty.org

Premarital course discount

$60 off, $37.50 with course

A 4-hour premarital course with a certificate of completion takes $60 off, bringing Knox County's fee to $37.50.

Source: ctas.tennessee.edu

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period in Tennessee.

Source: knoxcounty.org

How long the license is valid

30 days

A license is good for 30 days and can be used anywhere in Tennessee.

Source: knoxcounty.org

Minimum age and parental consent

17 with consent; 18 without

Adults 18 and older can marry on their own. Seventeen-year-olds face extra requirements set by the clerk; Davidson County's page implies 17 is the youngest age allowed.

Source: nashville.gov

What to bring

Bring photo ID plus proof of your Social Security number (card, W-2 or tax document). Knox County also accepts a certified birth certificate as proof of age.

Source: nashville.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both applicants must come to the clerk's office together.

Source: knoxcounty.org

Applying online

Varies by county

Nashville and Knox County take online pre-applications, but you still finish in person. Other counties set their own process.

Official online application

Source: nashville.gov

Who can officiate

Clergy, many current and former officials, judges and county clerks may officiate. Self-uniting is not on the list.

Source: nashville.gov

Out-of-state couples

Tennessee licenses work anywhere in the state. Note that Knox County only performs courthouse weddings for county residents.

Source: knoxcounty.org

Who issues the license

County clerk

The county clerk issues marriage licenses.

Source: knoxcounty.org

Not in our data yet: blood test, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Tennessee?

$97.50–$99.50, depending on the county. Counties add their own charges to the state's $62.50 fee. Knox and Shelby counties charge $97.50; Davidson County (Nashville) charges $99.50 cash.

Is there a waiting period in Tennessee?

No. There is no waiting period in Tennessee.

How long is a Tennessee marriage license valid?

30 days. A license is good for 30 days and can be used anywhere in Tennessee.

How old do you have to be to get married in Tennessee?

Adults 18 and older can marry on their own. Seventeen-year-olds face extra requirements set by the clerk; Davidson County's page implies 17 is the youngest age allowed.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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