How To You can apply for a marriage license in Tennessee.
A lot of thought goes into a wedding ceremony.There is a great location for the bride's dress.The marriage license is probably the most important element of a wedding.There isn't a wedding without it.It is important to know the procedures for applying for a license in the state where you are going to marry.In Tennessee, that involves working with the county clerk's office.
Step 1: You need to have proof of your date of birth.
If you want to get married in Tennessee without parental consent, you have to provide proof of age.It is acceptable to have a certified birth certificate or government issued photo identification.
Step 2: Take your social security number with you.
This is a requirement for the marriage license.It is a good idea to have the social security card with you.You need a valid passport if you don't have a social security card.
Step 3: There are important facts to be gathered.
Your parents' full names, state of birth and address, number of prior marriages, and the date of your last marriage are some of the information you'll need for the application.
Step 4: A certified copy of your divorce decree is required.
If you changed your name in a divorce, you should change your driver's license as well.You need to provide a certified copy of your divorce decree if you didn't.It is wise for the bride and groom to have any divorce decrees available in case there are any issues during the application process.
Step 5: You can get a certified copy of your former spouse's death certificate.
It is a good idea to have a certified copy of the deceased spouse's death certificate if you are a widow or widower.
Step 6: You can apply for the marriage license at the county clerk's office.
You can get your application at the clerk's office.The majority of county clerk offices have a website.The contact information for the counties can be found at www.tncountyclerk.com.
Step 7: You can complete a form online.
In order to save time, many county clerks provide an online form that you can fill out in advance.You can check with the clerk's office to see if they offer this service.
Step 8: Determine the fee.
There is a fee to apply for a marriage license in Tennessee.It is usually around $100, but varies from county to county.Call or look on the clerk's website.If some clerks don't accept checks or credit/debit cards, you should bring cash.
Step 9: Take a 4 hour premarital preparation course.
The county clerk will deduct $60 from the application fee if you take this course within a year of applying for the license.A certificate of completion is required when you finish the course.You can get more information from the clerk's office.
Step 10: When you can come in, call the clerk.
The clerk's office will tell you when they process marriage license applications.If they work by appointment, a specific date and time will be set for you.They might have this information online.
Step 11: You should bring the fee and documentation with you.
You will have wasted a trip to the clerk's office if you forget the fee or documents.If you took the premarital preparation course, you should check to make sure you have everything you need.
Step 12: They will appear at the clerk's office together.
The bride and groom need to sign the application and swear the truth about the information in it.You should arrange your schedules so that you can go to the clerk's office at the same time.
Step 13: If you are between 16 and 18 years old, make sure your parents are with you.
If the person applying for the marriage license is 16 or 17 years old, his or her parents, guardian, next of kin, or person with custody have to sign the license application.They have to say that the person has their consent to marry, and that they are 16 or over.
Step 14: The license can be used within 30 days.
The marriage license is only valid for 30 days.You will have to start the application process from scratch if you don't get married within 30 days.