The rite of matrimony may be solemnized by any of the following persons:
- All regular ministers, preachers, pastors, priests, rabbis and other religious leaders of every religious belief, more than eighteen (18) years of age, having the care of souls
- Current and former members of county legislative bodies
- County mayors/executives and former county mayors/executives
- Current and former judges and chancellors of this state, including federal judges and federal administrative law judges
- Current and former judges of general sessions courts
- Municipal court judges
- The governor
- The county clerk of each county, and former county clerks who occupied the office on or after July 1, 2014
- Current and former speakers of the senate and speakers of the house of representatives
- Mayors of municipalities
- Members of the general assembly who have filed notice with the office of vital records
- Law enforcement chaplains duly appointed by the heads of authorized state and local law enforcement agencies
- Military chaplains officially appointed by their respective commanding officer
- Members of municipal legislative bodies
- A Tennessee Notary Public
Civil ceremonies are not performed at the Davidson County Clerk’s Office at this time.
If you have any further questions, please contact us:
Marriage and Notary Department
615-862-6256