| How to Get a Marriage License If you are an adult citizen of the United States (age 22 and over), both parties must present their social security number. There is no waiting period for the license. The marriage license is good for 30 days and must be used in the state of Tennessee only. The cost of the license is $97.50. The cost of the license can be reduced to $37.50 if you have certification of 4 hours of premarital counseling. If you are an adult and not a citizen of the United States (age 22 and over), both parties must present their passport. There is no waiting period for the license. The marriage license is good for 30 days and must be used in the state of Tennessee only. The cost of the license is $97.50. The cost of the license can be reduced to $37.50 if you have certification of 4 hours of premarital counseling. If you are 18-21 years of age and a citizen of the United States, both parties must present birth certificates. You do not need parental consent. There is no waiting period for the license. The marriage license is good for 30 days and must be used in the state of Tennessee only. The cost of the license is $97.50. The cost of the license can be reduced to $37.50 if you have certification of 4 hours of premarital counseling. If you are 15-18 years of age and a citizen of the United States, you must have both parents accompany and sign for consent. Both parties must present birth certificates. There is a five-day waiting period. If you are 15 years of age and under, you must have a court order from Juvenile Court, and this would waive the five-day waiting period. You may obtain your marriage license at these locations: (Please note that justices of the peace are not readily available at the following offices. Prior arrangements must be made by wedding party with officials/clergy to perform ceremony.) |
Millington City Hall
Shelby County Clerk's Office
7930 Nelson Drive
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Memphis County Clerk's Office
150 Washington, 1st Floor
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
