Marriage records in Blount County, Tennessee, are accessible through several channels. BlountCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also obtain records directly from the Blount County Clerk's office, which issues marriage licenses and maintains related documents. Requests can be made in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through Tennessee's state vital records office online. For historical or archived records, the county's Records Management and Archives division may also assist with research.
Blount County Marriage Records Search
In Tennessee, the County Clerk is the issuing authority for marriage licenses. The Blount County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and retains copies of all marriage records filed in the county. The collection includes marriage license applications, issued licenses, and returned marriage certificates documenting completed ceremonies. Historical marriage records — some dating back to the county's earliest years — may be held by the Records Management and Archives office, which provides genealogy and demographic research assistance.
The Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, also maintains statewide marriage records from July 1945 to the present. For marriages that occurred before that date, the county clerk's office is typically the only source.
You can confirm office details through the Blount County staff directory.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Blount County
Fees for marriage record copies are set by Tennessee statute and county policy. The table below reflects standard fees for obtaining copies through the Blount County Clerk's office or the Tennessee Department of Health.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy (County Clerk) | $5.00 |
| Certified copy (TN Vital Records) | $15.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order, TN Vital Records) | $5.00 each |
| Search fee (TN Vital Records, included in copy fee) | Included |
| Expedited processing (TN Vital Records, optional) | Additional fee applies |
County Clerk fees are based on Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-21-1001. State vital records fees are set by the Tennessee Department of Health. Processing times vary — in-person requests at the County Clerk's office are often handled the same day, while state mail-in requests may take several weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Blount County
There are three main ways to order a marriage certificate in Blount County:
Online
The Tennessee Department of Health allows online ordering of certified marriage certificates for marriages recorded from July 1945 forward. Orders are placed through the state's Office of Vital Records website or its authorized vendor portal. You will need:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- County where the license was issued
- Valid photo ID
- Credit or debit card for payment
In Person
Visit the Blount County Clerk's office during regular business hours. Walk-in requests are accepted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Same-day service is generally available for records on file at the county level.
By Mail
To request a marriage certificate by mail from the county, send the following to the Blount County Clerk's office at the address above:
- A written request including the full names of both spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- A copy of your valid photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to the Blount County Clerk
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
For state-level requests, mail your application to the Tennessee Vital Records Office in Nashville. The state application form is available on the Tennessee Vital Records website.
If you need help locating older or archived marriage records, contact the Blount County Records Management and Archives at 865-380-4295. For general county record inquiries, the public records request page provides additional guidance. You can also start your search at BlountCourt.us for publicly available marriage record information in Blount County.