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Do both applicants have to appear in Sevier County?

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Direct answer

Yes. Both applicants must appear as the office describes in Sevier County. Two published exceptions, each requiring original notarized documents: an applicant with a physical disability preventing appearance may submit a notarized affidavit plus a notarized consent letter from the attending physician on facility letterhead, and a person incarcerated in Sevier County (Sevier County only) may submit a notarized affidavit plus a notarized consent letter from the warden or chaplain on facility letterhead.

Published rule and conditions

Applicant appearance rule
Yes

Two published exceptions, each requiring original notarized documents: an applicant with a physical disability preventing appearance may submit a notarized affidavit plus a notarized consent letter from the attending physician on facility letterhead, and a person incarcerated in Sevier County (Sevier County only) may submit a notarized affidavit plus a notarized consent letter from the warden or chaplain on facility letterhead.

Official requirement

Both applicants must be present to obtain marriage license

Issuing office

Sevier County Clerk

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Official sources for this answer

  • MarriagesSevier County Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    Both applicants must be present to obtain marriage license. There is no waiting period. License must be used within 30 days from the date it was obtained in our office. License can be used same day as obtained at one of our offices. Fee for out of state residents is $41.00 cash, or if paying by card there will be a small processing fee. Fee for Tennessee residents in $101.00 cash, or if paying by card there will be a small processing fee. Tennessee Premarital Waiver: Sixty dollars ($60.00) will be waived if applicants complete a four-hour premarital course and present a notarized certificate of completion.

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