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Davidson County, Tennessee marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring
What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Davidson County, Tennessee: the $99.50 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.
Davidson County marriage license at a glance
Fee: The County Clerk lists $99.50 by cash or $101.49 by card. A $60 savings is available with a notarized premarital counseling Certificate of Completion submitted at the time of application.
Where to go: Davidson County Clerk main office, Howard Office Building, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210.
Online application: A completed marriage license application must be submitted online before visiting the office.
Davidson County marriage license: what the office asks for
Issued by the Davidson County Clerk. The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.
- Fee
- The County Clerk lists $99.50 by cash or $101.49 by card. A $60 savings is available with a notarized premarital counseling Certificate of Completion submitted at the time of application. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- How to pay
- Cash or card only. Checks are not accepted. The card price is $101.49 and the cash price is $99.50. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Appointment
- The official pages we read do not say whether one is needed. Official page
- Online application
- A completed marriage license application must be submitted online before visiting the office. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- ID and documents to bring
- Bring a valid driver's license, government issued photo ID or passport. Anyone issued a Social Security number must show a Social Security card, W-2 or tax document listing the full number. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Who must appear
- Both parties must be present. An applicant who has a physical disability preventing an in-person visit, or who is incarcerated, may submit a notarized affidavit with a notarized consent letter instead. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Premarital course discount
- A $60 savings is available by submitting a notarized premarital counseling Certificate of Completion at the time of application. The course page says the course is four hours and must be within one year of the application date. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- One issuing office
- The main office in the Howard Office Building is the only office issuing marriage licenses. Branch offices are for motor vehicle transactions only. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- No civil ceremonies
- Civil ceremonies are not performed at the Davidson County Clerk's Office at this time. (Source: nashville.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Where to get a marriage license in Davidson County
| Office | Address | Hours | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County Clerk main office, Howard Office Building | 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210 | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. | nashville.gov, hours: nashville.gov Nov 13, 2026 |
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How Davidson County compares with the Tennessee rule
The fee on the Tennessee page is this county's own: $99.50.
- Tennessee waiting period
- None. The Montgomery County Clerk says there is not a waiting period and the license is issued the same day you apply. (Source: montgomerytn.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
- How long a Tennessee license is valid
- Valid for 30 days from issuance, counted under state rules. (Source: nashville.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Tennessee marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.
Common questions
How much is a marriage license in Davidson County, Tennessee?
The County Clerk lists $99.50 by cash or $101.49 by card. A $60 savings is available with a notarized premarital counseling Certificate of Completion submitted at the time of application. Cash or card only. Checks are not accepted. The card price is $101.49 and the cash price is $99.50.
Where do you get a marriage license in Davidson County, Tennessee?
The Davidson County Clerk issues it. Davidson County Clerk main office, Howard Office Building, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.)
Do both people have to be there to get a marriage license in Davidson County, Tennessee?
Both parties must be present. An applicant who has a physical disability preventing an in-person visit, or who is incarcerated, may submit a notarized affidavit with a notarized consent letter instead.
What do you bring for a marriage license in Davidson County, Tennessee?
Bring a valid driver's license, government issued photo ID or passport. Anyone issued a Social Security number must show a Social Security card, W-2 or tax document listing the full number.
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