Tennessee vital records
The Tennessee Office of Vital Records is the vital records office for Tennessee.1 It issues certified birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates and divorce records2. Local offices also issue certified copies.1
On this page
Current notices from the office
- Published times change with volume3
Records and where to get them
| Record | Who issues it | Years held | First copy | Shortest published time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records4 | 1926 to today5 | $152 | In person: Same day3 |
| Death certificate | Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records4 | 1976 to today5 | $152 | In person: Same day3 |
| Marriage certificate | Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records5 | 1976 to today5 | $152 | In person: Same day3 |
| Divorce records | Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records5 | 1976 to today5 | $152 | In person: Same day3 |
Birth certificate
- Who holds it
- County health departments also issue any birth certificate registered statewide1
- Older records
- Tennessee State Library and Archives6
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office
How to get a Tennessee birth certificate
Death certificate
- Who holds it
- County health departments also issue any death certificate registered statewide1
- Older records
- Tennessee State Library and Archives6
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office
How to get a Tennessee death certificate
Marriage certificate
- Who holds it
- The county clerk that issued the license also holds marriage license records7
- Older records
- Tennessee State Library and Archives6
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office
How to get a Tennessee marriage certificate
Divorce records
- Who holds it
- The clerk of the court that granted the divorce holds the decree8
- Older records
- Tennessee State Library and Archives6
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office
How to get Tennessee divorce records
Local offices
- Local offices issue certified copies
- Yes1
- Which offices
- County health department1
- Any office for any county
- Yes1
- Directory
- Official list of local offices1
Access rules and the law
- Who may get certified copies
- Closed: released only to those entitled9
Laws and rules the office cites
The state office
- Office
- Tennessee Office of Vital Records1
- Phone
- 615-741-176310
- Mailing address
- Tennessee Vital Records, 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 372431
- Walk-in address
- Tennessee Vital Records, 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 3724312
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.12
- Website
- Official website12
Questions people ask
How much do birth and death certificates cost in Tennessee?
A certified birth certificate costs $15 for the first copy and a death certificate $15.2
What is the phone number of the Tennessee vital records office?
Tennessee Office of Vital Records: 615-741-1763.10
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Tennessee?
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- How do I get my certificate? (In Person, Local County Health Department, Mail, or Online)Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
- Tennessee Department of Health: FeesTennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
- How long will it take?Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated June 23, 2026
- What is a raised seal? How do I get a raised seal on my certificate?Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
- Vital Records at the Library and ArchivesTennessee State Library and Archives
- Genealogy ResearchTennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
- Marriage LicenseKnox County Clerk
- Request for Unredacted Certified/Copy of Final Divorce DecreeDavidson County Circuit Court Clerk
- Entitlement GuidelinesTennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
- Application for Certified Copy of Certificate of Birth (1401 KCHD)Knox County Health Departmentdated November 16, 2023
- I still have a Vital Records related question, who do I email?Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
- Office Hours and LocationTennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records