Shelby County Clerk
150 Washington Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103
Contact & location
- Address
- 150 Washington Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103
- Mail-in address
- Shelby County Clerk Att: Marriage Department150 Washington Ave., Suite 201, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103
- Records for
- Shelby County, Tennessee
- Phone
- (901) 222-3000
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Tennessee state records
Shelby County follows Tennessee’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Tennessee marriage certificate fee
- 3–4 days
- Statewide processing
- 7,227,750
- Tennessee population
This office charges $10.00 — $5.00 less than the Tennessee fee.
See full Tennessee requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 4:15pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:15pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:15pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:15pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:15pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 3–4 daysTennessee estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Shelby County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Memphis. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.0 (263)- ★★★★★Michael VaughanGoogle
If you're getting car tags, ignore the bad reviews. I walked in at 8:00 and I was out by 9:00 with two tags. You don't need to come early--the people that got there at 7:30 were done by 8:15, so either way you're looking at just shy of an hour one way or the other (at least this particular Friday morning). They had 4-5 lanes going simultaneously. The clerk that helped me was polite, pleasant, not rushing me. Seriously: no complaints at all.
- ★★★★★Alexis ShepherdGoogle
As always.... parking! What a rip-off! The meter took all my coin money before showing the message "no coins, card only", though you cannot swipe a card!!! To add, I'm being charged an additional fee to get the "real" driver's license since this scamming state chose to charge me $28 online to renew my driver's license but without the "stars emblem"! Thanks a lot for the headache and hassle Tennessee!!😡 And the line is moving slower than molasses! I will probably have to come back tomorrow at this rate. It's already 1:30 in the afternoon 🤷🏿♀️
- ★★★★★Raven WilsonGoogle
I’m rating 5 stars for Fikisha. She was kind and professional. When I had come in a month prior to transfer my title, I saw another worker and she was.. not great. I got concerned when I noticed several people in front of me get turned away. I had all my paperwork in order, but when it was my turn it was obvious that the worker who saw me found a nonsense reason to not process my title transfer. I was one of at least several people that got turned away by her. We all have to take time off work, pay for parking, wait in line for hours, and structure our day around going to the county clerk. Please have respect for the people in which you serve and be more like Fikisha! Give that woman a raise.
- ★★★★★Sean S.Google
I had the greatest experience today... "Leyana" went out of her way to help me gather the necessary paperwork I needed, to register my vehicle for my bussiness. She had a Great attitude and is definitely an asset to the Shelby County Clerk's Office!!
- ★★★★★Emily DowdyGoogle
When I tell you this was the BEST experience I have ever had at a government office during my lifelong Memphis residency that would be an understatement. I wish I had gotten the names of all of the individuals that helped me today. I know my experience was not the norm. I went around 2:30PM on 1/12/2026. I was greeted at the door by the most helpful receptionist. She had wonderful recommendations to increase the efficiency of my visit and was extremely knowledgeable, answering all of my questions. She sent me to get my Marriage License first so getting my Real ID would be smoother. The lady assisting me with getting a copy of my marriage license was so fast, courteous, and a wonderful multitasker. I then went back downstairs to get my real ID. I did come prepared with the proper documentation (which I highly recommend). I got an address change and Real ID from the sweetest woman with the most beautiful smile in less than 10 minutes. After getting my real ID (a temporary), I went to the business office to get my Notary Commission and submit my bond. I was in an out, oath of commission included, in 5 minutes. The lady was patient with my multitude of questions, answered all of them, and was extremely polite and positive! Lastly, went downstairs to renew mine and my husband's tags. I renewed the tags and changed out address with a gentleman who despite having a long day took time to listen to everything I had to say, did not interrupt, and provided wonderful feedback and service. I got everything I needed to get done today in about an hour! Thank you so much to the wonderful team at the downtown clerk's office! Wanda might have her problems, but y'all made this the most pleasant experience!