MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION 

To obtain a marriage license in Shelby County Tennessee (or basically anywhere in the state) both parties must appear in person.

The age requirement in Tennessee is as follows:

   21 and over ... Driver License and Social Security Card
   18-20..............  A Birth Certificate and Social Security Card

   Under 18.......  Contact the license office for more information.

The license fee anywhere in Tennessee is $37.50 if you agree to pre-marital counseling -

or - $97.50 if you choose not to have pre-marital counseling.

Pre-marital counselling certificate is good for one year  from the day it is signed.

Your Tennessee marriage license is good for 30 days after purchase.

You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee to obtain a TN Marrige License.

Tennessee does not require a blood test and there is no waiting perior.

You can obtain your license in Memphis at:

150 Washington Avenue at the "Hall of Records", or,

1075 Mullins Station - Entrance #2 (Old Shelby County Hospital
                                                    by the Penal Farm)

..... or in Millington at:  The Millington City Hall

Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 9:30 AM to 5:15 PM  (must arrive prior to 5:15 pm)

If you wish to contact the Marriage license office by phone, the numbers are as follows:
    901-222-3015  --  Downtown Memphis - Speak to the marriage license clerk directly during
                              business hours
    901-222-6950  --  Mullins Station - Speak to the marriage license clerk directly during business
                              hours
    901-222-3003  --  Listen to a pre-recorded message with all pertinent information