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Copy of Marriage License Tennessee



There are three ways to obtain your copy of marriage license in TN from the Office of Vital Records.  This is the procedure to get a certified marriage license in TN, which is a legal document.  You can obtain a copy of marriage license in Tennessee by mail, in person and online through a third party.  There are a number of reasons to request a copy of marriage license in Tennessee but only close relations and those named on the copy of marriage license in TN may request a copy and only after providing some information already on the document and showing identification.

What forms do I fill out for a copy of marriage license in TN?

There is a one page form, available from the Office of Vital Records that must be filled out for any request pertaining to a copy of marriage license in Tennessee.  You will provide information necessary to locating the record including:

- Name of groom
- Maiden name of bride
- Place of issue for marriage license
- Place of marriage

You will also note your relationship to the married couple and the purpose for requesting the copy of marriage license in Tennessee.  If you do not have this form notarized, you will have to send in a copy of government identification.  There is also a $15 fee involved and this will be noted on the application form.  The fee covers the cost of locating and mailing the record.  If the record is not found in the year specified, the fee covers a search of the records from the year prior to and after that year.

You will follow all instructions on the form when sending this form by mail.  You cannot enclose cash and will pay the applicable fee through check or money order.  You will have to provide an address to send the copy of marriage license in Tennessee and your request will be approved only when you fill out the application correctly, provide the necessary fee to locate the record and demonstrate your identity and reason for accessing the copy of marriage license in Tennessee.

How far back do marriage records go to get a copy of marriage license in TN?

The Office of Vital Records has Copy of marriage license in TN dating back fifty years.  For all copies of marriage license in Tennessee prior to that, one will need to contact the county clerk for more information on locating the record.

Ordering a copy of marriage license in TN online

Tennessee is one of a few states that will allow copy of marriage license in Tennessee to be had online.  You will use the VitalChek system, which is a third party that has a contract with the Tennessee state government, to facilitate your order.  You will still be subject to the same requirements and identifications as the mail and in-person procedures to order and will also be subject to the fees that VitalChek will require for this service to get copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee online.

Where do I find older copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee?

Some copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee will become public information some time after the death of both persons listed on the document.  Until then, it is kept confidential in the interests of privacy, especially as there is sensitive personal information on these copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee.  Those conducting genealogical research will find copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee in databases and within the state archives.  Those archives will have rules for access of the copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee including access fee or fees to make copies of marriage licenses in Tennessee.  

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