Joe Keener, County Clerk,  Sevier County Clerk's Office

(423) 453-5502

 

 

 

Requirements for Marriage License  In Tennessee > 

 

  •   A Tennessee marriage license must  be obtained   from any County Clerk's office (in any  court house) in our state. 

  • There is no waiting period nor a blood test required in Tennessee to attain the marriage license. 

  • Both parties must be present to obtain the  license.

  •  Proof of age is required by a valid driver's license; (if applicants do not have a driver's license, they may use a state-issued I.D., a valid passport or certified birth certificate.) Call    if  you're   not   sure...     

  • Applicants do not have to reside in this state for the marriage to be legal world wide.  

  • Licenses are only valid for 30 days after their issue. (If the marriage is not solemnized and documented by a minister's signature within 30 days from issue date, it becomes void)

  •    Federal guidelines require the  ceremony  be performed in the state in which the license originated.  Licenses obtained in ANY OTHER state will can not  be honored in TN. 

 

  • If applicants are under the age of 18, both parents or legal guardians must sign the marriage certificate. No appointments are necessary to obtain the license. 

NEW PRICING FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES IN TENNESSEE 

A bill passed by the state senate on July 15, 2001 has increased the price of a marriage license  in Tennessee. In our county, the price of the license is now $98.50 for In-State residents and $38.50  for out of state residents (At Sevier County Offices) .  However, if in-state residents complete a premarital preparation course,  they are exempt from paying $60 of the fee. 

The County Court Clerk's office accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard for payment.

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You can now apply online if you are obtaining your marriage license in Sevier County. (You can also pay the license fee online,)
Instructions.....
After clicking the link below, you will be asked to click a security window so your information will remain private. Click on the "yes" button to proceed. Once there, you will see a yellow box midway to the right that says "Pre-Application" Click that box. 

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If anyone is under the age of 18 years of age, contact the main county clerk's office to obtain the requirements for minors 
(865) 453-5502

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License Centers

Gatlinburg Shilling Center -Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg
Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
 
IF YOU'RE COMING ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND, PLEASE VERIFY CENTER'S HOURS ......THEY COULD VARY....           
(865) 430-3404

Sevier County Courthouse -Court Avenue, Sevierville
Monday--Thurs., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8am - 6pm   IF YOU'RE COMING ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND, PLEASE VERIFY CENTER'S HOURS .....THEY COULD VARY....         
(865) 453-5502.

Pigeon Forge City Hall -Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays only. .
IF YOU'RE COMING ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND, PLEASE VERIFY CENTER'S HOURS .....THEY COULD VARY....   
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865) 908-6613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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