Sevier County Marriage License
Marrying in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville and living in Tennessee? Sevier County charges Tennessee residents $101 in cash and waives $60 of it with a notarized premarital course certificate. Take our 4-hour online course first.
- Sevier County fee with our certificate: $41 instead of $101
- 4 hours, online, one enrollment for both of you
- Notarized state Certificate of Completion mailed to you by USPS
The course pays for itself: Tennessee waives $60 of the $62.50 state marriage license fee for couples who finish a premarital preparation course of at least 4 hours. That is $60 back, in every county.
Start the course – $27.49 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Notarized state Certificate of Completion mailed to you by USPS. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Sevier County marriage license at a glance
| Where | Sevier County Clerk, Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Suite 202E, Sevierville, TN 37862; Gatlinburg office, 405 Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg; Pigeon Forge office, 186 Old Mill Avenue, Pigeon Forge |
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| Hours | Sevierville: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m., arrive by 4 p.m. Gatlinburg: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m., arrive by 3:45 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.). Pigeon Forge: Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Phone | 865-453-5502, option 3 (Sevierville); 865-430-3404 (Gatlinburg); 865-908-6613 (Pigeon Forge) |
| Fee | $101 without a premarital course |
| Fee with certificate | $41 with a Certificate of Completion of a 4-hour premarital preparation course |
| Details | Cash prices. Tennessee residents pay $101; Sevier waives $60 of it with a notarized premarital course certificate, so $41 is $101 minus $60. Couples who both live outside Tennessee already pay $41 without a course. Cards add a small processing fee. |
| Payment | Cash, or card with a small processing fee. |
| Waiting period | None. The license is valid for 30 days anywhere in Tennessee |
Source: Sevier County marriage license page. Fees and rules can change; check the county's page before you go.
How to apply in Sevier County
- Take the premarital course first. 4 hours, together or separately. Our online Tennessee premarital course is $27.49 per couple; allow time for the mailed certificate.
- Fill in the online pre-application if you like, or just walk in: Sevier accepts walk-ins.
- Both of you come to one of the three offices together.
- Tennessee residents: hand in your notarized certificate of completion to have the $60 waived.
- You can use the license the same day it is issued, and it is good for 30 days.
The Certificate of Completion in Sevier County
Sevier waives $60 when you complete a four-hour premarital course and present a notarized certificate of completion (the clerk has the form at every office and online). The certificate we mail you is that state form, notarized.
What to bring
Both of you must be 18. Each of you brings a valid driver's license, state photo ID, military ID or passport, and your Social Security card (or know your number). Non-U.S. citizens need only a valid passport. Divorced or widowed? Know the exact date it became final.
After the wedding
Your officiant must return the signed license within three business days, in black ink. Sevier then mails your certified marriage certificate, which takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Extra copies: $5 in person, $15 by mail, $16.36 online.
Good to know in Sevier County
- Who needs the course here? Tennessee residents. If you both live outside Tennessee, Sevier already charges you the lower $41 price.
- The Pigeon Forge office opens Saturday mornings for marriage licenses, handy for weekend weddings in the Smokies.
- The clerk does not perform ceremonies, but keeps a list of local wedding providers.
What the course saves you in Sevier County
| License without the course | $101 |
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| License with our certificate | $41 |
| You save at the court | $60 |
| Course, both of you | $27.49 |
| Money left over | $32.51, plus the skills |
The course pays for itself: Tennessee waives $60 of the $62.50 state marriage license fee for couples who finish a premarital preparation course of at least 4 hours. That is $60 back, in every county.
Start the course – $27.49 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Notarized state Certificate of Completion mailed to you by USPS. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Reviewed by Kristen Franzen, LPC. Facts checked against the Sevier County Clerk marriage license page and T.C.A. 36-6-413. Last updated .
Sevier County marriage license FAQ
How much is a marriage license in Sevier County?
$101, or $41 with a notarized Certificate of Completion of a premarital preparation course of at least 4 hours (Sevier County Clerk). Cash prices. Tennessee residents pay $101; Sevier waives $60 of it with a notarized premarital course certificate, so $41 is $101 minus $60. Couples who both live outside Tennessee already pay $41 without a course. Cards add a small processing fee.
Does Sevier County accept an online premarital course?
Tennessee law (T.C.A. 36-6-413) sets what counts: a premarital preparation course of at least 4 hours, taken together or separately within one year before you apply, from a qualifying instructor such as a licensed professional counselor, with a Certificate of Completion on the state form. It does not require the course to be in person. Sevier waives $60 when you complete a four-hour premarital course and present a notarized certificate of completion (the clerk has the form at every office and online). The certificate we mail you is that state form, notarized.
How do we apply in Sevier County?
Fill in the online pre-application if you like, or just walk in: Sevier accepts walk-ins. Both of you come to one of the three offices together. Tennessee residents: hand in your notarized certificate of completion to have the $60 waived. You can use the license the same day it is issued, and it is good for 30 days.
Do we have to apply in Sevier County?
No. A license from any Tennessee county clerk can be used for a ceremony anywhere in Tennessee, so you can apply where it suits you. The ceremony must take place in Tennessee within 30 days.
Can couples outside Gatlinburg take this course?
Yes. Couples in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Seymour, Kodak and anywhere in Tennessee take the same course, and the $60 waiver is the same in every county.
Other counties: Shelby County · Davidson County · Knox County · Hamilton County. Applying somewhere else? See the Tennessee marriage license guide.