How to Officiate a Wedding in Davidson County, Tennessee

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Davidson County follows Tennessee state marriage law — no waiting period, no registration required, and your FSM ordination is all you need to officiate. This page covers the local details: where to get the marriage license, what it costs, and what to know about doing it here.

Getting the Marriage License

The couple needs to get their marriage license before the wedding. Here’s where to go in Davidson County:

Davidson County Clerk
700 President Ronald Reagan Way Suite 101
(615) 862-6256 · www.nashville.gov

Fee $99.50
Online application No — apply in person
Both parties present? Yes
ID required Valid government-issued photo ID

Quick Reference

These details come from Tennessee state law — see the full Tennessee wedding guide for more.

Can an FSM minister sign the license? Yes
Registration required? None
Waiting period None
License valid for 30 days
Witnesses needed None required
Return deadline Within 3 days
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