Marriage License

Complete Your Application On-line

• You may apply for your marriage license Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Gallatin location. <MAP>
• The license fee is $95.00. The cost is reduced to $35.00 if the couple completes a premarital preparation course from a qualified instructor and submits the Certificate of Completion form when applying for the license. Please note the instructor’s signature must be notarized.
• When paying by card (Master Card, Visa, & Discover) there is a 2% +$0.25 additional charge.
• Social Security number must be given if applicant has one (T.C.A. 36-3-104).
• Both applicants must appear in the office together to sign the permanent record book.
• There is no waiting period. The license must be used within 30 days from the date of issue.
• The State of Tennessee does not require a blood test.
• Both parties must be 18 years of age or older. Proof of age and identity must be provided. Acceptable identification includes driver’s license, passport or certified birth certificate.
• A license issued in Sumner County is valid throughout the State of Tennessee.
• The rite of matrimony may be solemnized by any of the persons listed in T.C.A. 36-3-301.
• ON-LINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION
• PRINT MARRIAGE APPLICATION