Davidson County, TN

Davidson County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Davidson County costs $99.50 ($39.50 with a premarital course certificate). There is no waiting period.

Davidson County marriage license costs and rules
Marriage license	$99.50
With premarital course certificate	$39.50
Certified copy of the certificate	$5
Courthouse ceremony	Not offered by this office
Waiting period	No waiting period (Tennessee law)
License valid for	30 days
Office hours	Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:20 pm

Not in our data: non-resident license, appointment needed, payment.

Where to apply

Davidson County Clerk main office, Howard Office Building (700 President Ronald Reagan Way), Nashville

Official Davidson County marriage license page (nashville.gov)

Tennessee rules that apply here

State fee range$97.50–$99.50
Minimum age17 with consent; 18 without
Apply online (statewide)Varies by county

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. See the full Tennessee marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Davidson County?

A marriage license in Davidson County costs $99.50 ($39.50 with a premarital course certificate). There is no waiting period.

Where do you get a marriage license in Davidson County?

Davidson County Clerk main office, Howard Office Building (700 President Ronald Reagan Way), Nashville.

Can you get married at the courthouse in Davidson County?

This office does not perform ceremonies.

Sources

Last verified November 1, 2026. County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

Other Tennessee counties

County	License fee
Shelby County	$97.50
Knox County	$97.50
Hamilton County	$107.50
Rutherford County	$107.50
Williamson County	$100
Montgomery County	$107.50
Sumner County	$95
Sullivan County	$98