Tennessee Marriage License Guide (2026)
A Tennessee marriage license is issued by the County Clerk with a state baseline fee of $10.00. Applications are in person only. Premarital counseling can reduce the fee - ask the county clerk for the counseling certificate form.
The one thing to knowCompleting premarital counseling reduces the fee - ask your county clerk for the counseling certificate form.
The process
- Apply in person
Tennessee marriage license applications are in person only.
- Consider premarital counseling
Premarital counseling reduces the fee. Ask the county clerk for the counseling certificate form.
- Pay the fee
The state baseline is $10.00; counties may add surcharges, so call to confirm.
Marriage license fees by county — all 95 Tennessee counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Anderson County | call to confirm |
| Bedford County | call to confirm |
| Benton County | call to confirm |
| Bledsoe County | call to confirm |
| Blount County | call to confirm |
| Bradley County | call to confirm |
| Campbell County | call to confirm |
| Cannon County | call to confirm |
| Carroll County | call to confirm |
| Carter County | call to confirm |
| Cheatham County | call to confirm |
| Chester County | call to confirm |
| Claiborne County | call to confirm |
| Clay County | call to confirm |
| Cocke County | call to confirm |
| Coffee County | call to confirm |
| Crockett County | call to confirm |
| Cumberland County | call to confirm |
| Davidson County | call to confirm |
| Decatur County | call to confirm |
| DeKalb County | call to confirm |
| Dickson County | call to confirm |
| Dyer County | call to confirm |
| Fayette County | call to confirm |
| Fentress County | call to confirm |
| Franklin County | call to confirm |
| Gibson County | call to confirm |
| Giles County | call to confirm |
| Grainger County | call to confirm |
| Greene County | call to confirm |
| Grundy County | call to confirm |
| Hamblen County | call to confirm |
| Hamilton County | call to confirm |
| Hancock County | call to confirm |
| Hardeman County | call to confirm |
| Hardin County | call to confirm |
| Hawkins County | call to confirm |
| Haywood County | call to confirm |
| Henderson County | call to confirm |
| Henry County | call to confirm |
| Hickman County | call to confirm |
| Houston County | call to confirm |
| Humphreys County | call to confirm |
| Jackson County | call to confirm |
| Jefferson County | call to confirm |
| Johnson County | call to confirm |
| Knox County | call to confirm |
| Lake County | call to confirm |
| Lauderdale County | call to confirm |
| Lawrence County | call to confirm |
| Lewis County | call to confirm |
| Lincoln County | call to confirm |
| Loudon County | call to confirm |
| Macon County | call to confirm |
| Madison County | call to confirm |
| Marion County | call to confirm |
| Marshall County | call to confirm |
| Maury County | call to confirm |
| McMinn County | call to confirm |
| McNairy County | call to confirm |
| Meigs County | call to confirm |
| Monroe County | call to confirm |
| Montgomery County | call to confirm |
| Moore County | call to confirm |
| Morgan County | call to confirm |
| Obion County | call to confirm |
| Overton County | call to confirm |
| Perry County | call to confirm |
| Pickett County | call to confirm |
| Polk County | call to confirm |
| Putnam County | call to confirm |
| Rhea County | call to confirm |
| Roane County | call to confirm |
| Robertson County | call to confirm |
| Rutherford County | call to confirm |
| Scott County | call to confirm |
| Sequatchie County | call to confirm |
| Sevier County | call to confirm |
| Shelby County | call to confirm |
| Smith County | call to confirm |
| Stewart County | call to confirm |
| Sullivan County | call to confirm |
| Sumner County | call to confirm |
| Tipton County | call to confirm |
| Trousdale County | call to confirm |
| Unicoi County | call to confirm |
| Union County | call to confirm |
| Van Buren County | call to confirm |
| Warren County | call to confirm |
| Washington County | call to confirm |
| Wayne County | call to confirm |
| Weakley County | call to confirm |
| White County | call to confirm |
| Williamson County | call to confirm |
| Wilson County | call to confirm |
Tennessee-specific details
Premarital counseling reduces the marriage license fee. Ask your county clerk for the counseling certificate form.
The $10.00 is a state baseline. Counties may add surcharges - call to confirm your county's total.
What to bring
- Both parties, present in person
- The application fee (state baseline $10.00)
- Premarital counseling certificate form, if completed
- Valid photo identification
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Tennessee marriage license?
The state baseline fee is $10.00. Counties may add surcharges, so call to confirm.
Who issues the license?
The County Clerk issues Tennessee marriage licenses.
Can I lower the fee?
Yes. Premarital counseling reduces the fee. Ask the county clerk for the counseling certificate form.
Can I apply online?
No. Applications are in person only.
Will the fee be more than $10.00?
It can be. The $10.00 is a state baseline and counties may add surcharges.