Marriage Licenses – Sullivan County Clerk

Requirements for Marriage in the State of Tennessee are as follows:

The licenses are good for 30 days anywhere in the state.
There are no blood tests and no waiting period.
A valid driver license, State issued picture ID, U.S. certified birth certificate, valid VISA, or valid passport is needed.
Both parties have to be present, unless one is incarcerated or disabled.
Social Security number must be given if applicant has one (T.C.A. 36-3-104)
The price is $38.00 with premarital counseling. (Click here to obtain Premarital Counseling Form)
The price is $98.00 without premarital counseling.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
No license can be issued if under the age of 17.
Marriage requirements for juveniles 17 years of age:
Both parents must sign at time of application. Even if they are divorced and only one has custody.
The natural parents must present a picture ID. A Marriage License Affidavit for Applicant Parent, Guardian, or Next of Kin must be filled out. (Click here to obtain A Marriage License Affidavit for Applicant Parent, Guardian, or Next of Kin)
Copies of Marriage Certificates may be obtained at the County Clerk’s office for $5.00 or by mail for $7.00 each. The mailing address is:

3258 Highway 126, Suite 101
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: (423) 323-6428
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If an applicant is incarcerated or disabled a Marriage License Affidavit for Application Incarcerated form needs to be filled out. (Click here to obtain Affidavit for Applicants with Disability) (Click here to obtain Affidavit for Applicant Incarcerated)
Civil ceremonies are not performed in this office. For questions regarding internet ordination please click here.
Pubic Ch.1049 prohibits anyone under the age of 17 from marrying in Tennessee and anyone under 18 years if age cannot marry someone who is 4 or more years older. (Click here Public Chapter 1049)