Making it Legal

Getting the Marriage License does not have to be a burden if you know the facts!

In the state of Tennessee your marriage license will cost $107.50. You can deduct $60 off of this with premarital counseling. You can get counseling from your minister or local churches often offer it. You must have a signed affidavit to prove your completion of the counseling. For 60 bucks it's worth it! Some ministers/churches will complete the counseling in one session while others have a series that you can take. Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville has a four hour interactive class that meets on the second Saturday of every month. Classes are often fun to take with your future spouse! They can help you learn more about marriage and each other!


FYI:
- You can pay by Credit Card if you want (a convenience fee may apply)
- You can fill out the form online to save time at the county clerk’s office. Just don't sign it until you are in the office with a witness.
- You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Tennessee to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide. If both the bride and groom are out of state the fee is $47.50.
- You can get your license in any Tennessee county and be married in any county.
- Blood tests and physical exams are not required in Tennessee.
- You will receive the license immediately and can be married anytime after that.
- Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued. You will get a larger one to frame and a smaller one to use as proof for changing the bride’s name.

What to bring to get your license:
- Your Social Security Number (SS card, Pay stub, Tax records, etc.)
- A picture ID (Driver’s License, State ID, Birth Certificate, or Passport, etc.)
- Each other: Both the Bride and Groom must be present!
- Your signed affidavit for the marriage counseling
- The online form pre-filled out

Check out the Knox County Clerk's website for more information!

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