Tennessee Marriage License

You must obtain a marriage license to be legally married in the State of Tennessee.  It is surprisingly easy to get your marriage license in Sevier County, there is no waiting period and a blood test is not required.

 Tennessee Residents-  If you or you fiancé are legal residents of Tennessee the cost of your marriage license will be $98.50.

 Non-Tennessee  Residents-  If you are both legal residents of another state or country and are getting married in Tennessee, your marriage license will cost $38.50

Requirements:

~   Both participants must be 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 you may contact the courthouse for special      requirements.

 ~   Both participants must present a valid driver’s license or certified birth certificate.  You must present a Social Security card if you do not have a driver’s license or a state-issued ID.

 ~   If either participant has been divorced or widowed, you will need to know the exact date that the divorce was final or the date of death.  If the bride has had a name change in her divorce and has not changed her name on her driver’s license, she will need to present a certified copy of the divorce decree.

 ~   The license must be used within 30 days of issuance,  there is no waiting period so the license may be used on the same day that it is applied for.

 ~   Both participants must be present,  the courthouse cannot send out applications for marriage licenses.

Courthouse Locations

 Gatlinburg Shilling Center
405 Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg, TN. 37788
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. –  Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.    (865) 430-3404

Sevier County Courthouse
125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, TN 37862
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm    (865) 453-5502

Pigeon Forge City Hall
225 Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge, TN. 37863
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays only. (865) 908-6613