Tennessee Premarital Preparation Course

Online TN Premarital Course is Psychologist Led

Online Course is $27.97 Per Couple. Save $60 on Your TN Marriage License
Dr. D'Arienzo is a Licensed Psychologist through PsyPact in Tennessee and a Certified Minister

Developed by Board Certified Psychologist and Relationship Expert, Dr. Justin D'Arienzo

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Requirements

Take our four-hour online Tennessee premarital course for $27.97 per couple. Both partners must complete at least four hours of qualifying instruction within one year before applying for a marriage license.


Savings

Qualifying couples can receive a $60 reduction from Tennessee's additional state marriage-license fee. Other county charges remain, so confirm the total with your county clerk.


Benefits

Learn communication, conflict-resolution, and money-management skills while preparing for marriage. After completing the course, our office prepares and mails your notarized certificate.

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Complete the lessons and relationship exercises online at your own pace. Finish the quiz, then allow time for certificate processing and mailing before your marriage-license appointment.

Featured on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2026

Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, a board-certified clinical psychologist and creator of our Tennessee Premarital Preparation Course, was featured on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2026, helping someone overcome an intense fear of sharks. His experience treating fear and understanding human behavior also informs his approach to teaching couples practical skills in communication, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.

Relationship Exercises From My Books

I’m Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psy.D., MSCP, ABPP, a board-certified clinical psychologist, relationship author, and former U.S. Navy psychologist. After more than 20 years of working with couples and families, I’ve learned that understanding communication, emotional needs, and conflict resolution before marriage can make a meaningful difference in a relationship.

 

How Not to Ruin Your Life by Dr. Justin D'Arienzo

 

 

How Not to F*ck Up Your Life by Dr. Justin D'Arienzo

 

I’m the author of How Not to Ruin Your Life and How Not to F*ck Up Your Life, two editions of my relationship book.

I’ve incorporated selected relationship exercises and concepts from my books into our Tennessee Premarital Preparation Course. My goal is to help you and your partner better understand each other, communicate effectively, manage disagreements, and build a stronger foundation for marriage.

You don’t need to purchase either book separately to benefit from the relationship exercises included in our online course.


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testimonials

What They Say

Dr. D'Arienzo's premarital course enabled me to learn so much about my partner, but even more about myself. The process was so fast and effective. I gained so much insight about how to build a healthy and happy marriage. My fiancé and I had a lot of fun in the process. Saving $60.00 on my marriage license was of course a bonus, too!



Sarah & Johnny
24th March, Nashville, TN
I loved this course so much that I have already referred a few soon to be married family members to take this course. I was extremely impressed with the detailed lessons and insightful exercises provided to us. I received my marriage certificate instantly in my inbox! Thank you D'Arienzo Psychology.



Jacob & Nina
7th April, Knoxville, TN
My Fiancé and I searched for the best premarital course to help us gained knowledge about marriage and how to build a lasting one. We came across Dr. D'Arienzo's course and their office helped answer all of our questions. My husband and I frequently refer to the information we learned through this course. The exercises and quiz at the end helped me learn so much! I would strongly recommend this course to anyone!

Ellie & Evan
8th June, Memphis, TN
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Prepare for Marriage and Save on Your License

Dr. D'Arienzo's Notarized and Official Letter of Good Standing with the State of Tennessee as a Minister with the American Marriage Ministries; Dr. D'Arienzo is also qualified to provide psychological services in Tennessee based on PsyPACT.

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PsyPACT Tennessee Psychologist
 

PSYPACT Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) certificate for Justin D’Arienzo. TAP Number 4807. Issue Date: 03/31/2023. Confirms eligibility to provide interjurisdictional services under the authority of PSYPACT. Dr. D’Arienzo is authorized to practice in Tennessee.