Shelby County, Tennessee
County clerk guides for Shelby County.
Shelby County, Tennessee marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Shelby County, Tennessee, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $97.50 standard. Reduced to $37.50 if either applicant completes a state-approved 4-hour premarital preparation course within 1 year before applying and files the notarized certificate of completion. |
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| Waiting period | None (Tennessee statewide rule) — you can marry the same day the license is issued. |
| License validity | 30 days from the date of issuance (Tennessee statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID and Social Security numbers for both applicants. |
| Where & how to apply | Both applicants must appear together in person at a Shelby County Clerk office to receive the license; an online pre-application can be started first but does not replace the in-person visit. |
Full Shelby County, Tennessee marriage license guide →
Tennessee rules that apply in Shelby County, Tennessee
These come from Tennessee state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: No one under 17 may marry, with no exceptions or judicial waiver. A 17-year-old may marry only someone who is not more than 4 years older, and needs a parent or guardian's in-person or notarized consent. Applicants 18 and older need no consent.
- Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day the license is issued.
- License validity: 30 days from the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Shelby County, Tennessee is $97.50. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 81% of them. A reduced fee is available here if you complete a premarital preparation course or meet another discount condition, so check the full guide before you pay the standard amount. See fees state by state →
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