In some cases, you may need to bring cash.

The marriage license fees varies from Tennessee county to county, so call ahead to the Shelby County Clerk’s office to find out the fee and ask what form of payment is accepted. Social Security number must be given if applicant has one (T.C.A. The requirement of a social security number was added by legislative amendment, Acts 1997, ch. 36-3-104(a) (1997), “No county clerk nor deputy clerk shall issue a marriage license until the applicants make an application in writing, stating the names, ages, addresses and social security numbers of both the proposed male and female contracting parties and the names and addresses of the parents, guardian or next of kin of both parties.” The application must be sworn to by both parties.

After completing the pre-application online, you may then visit the County Clerk’s office location(s) to obtain your license.

The general information you submit will be forwarded directly to the Shelby County Clerk’s office. If one party is incarcerated, the other party must bring 2 forms of ID for the one incarcerated and also must have a relative of the incarcerated party to sign for them.Ĭompleting the online Marriage Pre-Application will save you a considerable amount of time. Proof of Social Security Number (for individuals that have been issued one.)īoth parties have to be present, unless one is incarcerated. Proof of date of birth (Government Issued Photo Identification or Certified Birth Certificate) Marriage Application Requirement Tennessee: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

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