Clerk’s Office

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Main Office:
Polk County Courthouse | 6239 Hwy 411 – #102 | Benton, Tennessee 37307
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 423-338-4526
Fax: 423-338-4551

Marriage Licenses issued ONLY in Benton office Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:00pm
Driver Licenses issued ONLY in Benton office Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:00pm

Satellite Office:
Copper Basin Recreation Center |Ducktown, Tennessee 37326
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:45 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Phone: 423-496-3342

FORMS BELOW

Vehicle Registration

  • Disabled Placard Form
  • View Speciality Plates
  • State of Tennessee Vehicle Services
  • Certificate for Antique Registration
  • Affidavit of Non-Dealer Transfers of Motor Vehicles and Boats
  • Odometer Statement
    • Business Licenses

  • New Business License Application
  • Business Tax Annual Return
  • Business Tax Instructions Annual Return
    • Marriage Licenses – Application

    Marriage licenses issued ONLY in Benton office
    Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

  • You may apply for your marriage license Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 4:00 pm at the Benton Office.
  • The license fee is $95.00. The cost is reduced to $35.00 if the couple completes a premarital preparation course from a qualified instructor and submit the Pre-Marital Preparation Certificate of Completion form when applying for the license (the instructor’s signature must be notarized.)
  • Social Security number must be given. (T.C.A. 36-3-104) If there is no social security number, the applicant must provide proof of foreign citizenship. (A.G. Opinion 98-005) The applicant will need to show a foreign passport, immigration or visa papers.
  • Both the bride and groom must appear in the office to sign the permanent record book.
  • There is no waiting period. The license must be used within 30 days from the date of issue.
  • The State of Tennessee does not require a blood test.
  • Both parties must be 18 years of age or older. A driver’s license or certified copy of birth certificate is required for identification.
  • A license issued in Polk County is valid throughout the State of Tennessee.
    • Notary Applications

  • Applications are accepted Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at the Benton office.
  • Notaries Public are elected by the County Commission to a four year term. Your application, bond and $12.00 fee must be received in the Benton office before the third Wednesday of the month. The application must be notarized.
  • A $10,000.00 bond for the term of office is required.
  • The notary public must purchase a seal. (rubber stamp) Available at most office supply companies.
  • Notary Application
  • Additional information: Tennessee Notary Public Handbook
    • Boat Registration

  • The County Clerk collects sales tax on boat transactions between individuals.
  • Boats are registered through the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency.
  • When you purchase a boat from an individual you will need to bring a notarized bill of sale signed by both the seller and purchaser to our office. We will collect the applicable tax and certify to T.W.R.A. that sales tax was paid. If you purchased your boat from a Tennessee boat dealer, they will make the certification to the T.W.R.A.
  • Moving your boat to Tennessee? Please Read.
    • Trailer Registration – Please read these guidelines

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