Tennessee Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

In Tennessee, the cost of a marriage license varies by county and typically ranges from approximately $41 to $104. The fee is set individually by each county clerk's office, so the exact amount depends on where the license is issued. Some counties offer a reduction of approximately $60 if the couple completes an approved premarital education course. Prospective applicants should confirm the precise fee with their county clerk before applying, as rates differ across the state.

Tennessee has no waiting period before a marriage license can be used, having repealed its previous three-day waiting requirement. Once issued, a marriage license remains valid for 30 days. Couples should plan to use their license within this timeframe, as the license will expire if the marriage does not take place before the validity period ends.

The fee is representative. Marriage-license fees here are county-set and vary; confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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