Tennessee Marriage License Information

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. Office hours are as follows:

Sevier County, Tennessee Marriage License Centers

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