Marriage License

You may apply for your marriage license Monday through Thursday 8: 30 a.m. til 4:30 p.m. and until 5:00 p.m. on Fridays

The license fee is $95.00. The cost is reduced to $35.00 if the couple complete a premarital preparation course from a qualified instructor and submit the Certificate of Completionform when applying for the license (The instructor's signature must be notarized. )
Social Security number must be given if applicant has one(T.C.A. 36-3-104.)
Both the bride and groom 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, passportor certified birth certificate.
A license issued in Bradley County is valid throughout the State of Tennessee.
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