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TN Marriage Law

• You will need a TN marriage license if you want to elope in Nashville or its surrounding cities. Whether you are a TN resident or not, you still must obtain a TN marriage license prior to your elopement. This is obtained at the County Clerk’s Office. There are 95 counties in TN. Please contact Davidson County Clerk’s Office for further information.

• Tennessee requires both bridal parties to be 18 years old

• Both parties must have a valid driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate. If your social security number is not printed on your driver’s license you will need to bring a social security card with you.

• If you are not a United States citizen, you must provide a valid passport.

• If you have been married before you will also need the month and year of your divorce or the date of your deceased spouse’s death. If either individual had a name change in their divorce and has not had their driver’s license updated, they will need to provide a certified copy of the divorce decree.

• There is no waiting period or blood test needed. You may get married the same day your wedding license is issued and you may obtain your license up to 30 days prior to your wedding, however the license is only valid for 30 days. Both parties must be present to obtain a license.

• Marriage licenses range from $90-$110 and several clerk offices only accept cash.

• Save time and start the marriage license process online. The marriage license application process can be very time-consuming. However, filling out your personal information online will allow the County Clerk to process your application more efficiently, which will save you a considerable amount of time. Also, the information entered will be forwarded directly to the appropriate County Clerk’s office, further adding to the efficiency of the application process. You will need to use your marriage license within 30 days of the date issued.