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Marriage license Laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Pennsylvania marriage laws before filling out the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania marriage license application.
The Marriage License Bureau is part of the Clerk of the Orhpans Court and Register of Wills. The following are the legal requirements for obtaining a marriage license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Below is a list of marriage license offices in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Marriage License Rules:
Every couple that intends to get married in Pennsylvania must apply for a marriage license, and there are certain rules that govern who may get a marriage license, how to get it and when it is valid.
Who Can Get Married in Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania recognizes heterosexual marriages between a man and a woman who are not currently married to other parties. The couple that wish to be married cannot be related as first cousins, parent and child, siblings, aunt and nephew, uncle and niece, or grandparent and grandchild. A person must be at least 18 years old in order to get married without consent of an adult. A child who is 16 or 17 can get married with the consent of a parent. A child under the age of 16 can get married with the consent of a judge and a parent.Name Change:
Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.How to Apply:
Both man and woman must go, in person, to the county courthouse in order to apply for a marriage license. Each person should bring a driver's license or official photo identification as well as proof of Social Security number. A license fee will be required when you submit your application. Throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marriage license fees varies by county, and is required at the time of application. Please check with your Clerk of Orphans' Court office for current marriage license fees. If either party has been previously married, he or she must also bring proof that the previous marriage has ended, such as a divorce decree or the date on which the former spouse died, if a widower.Marriage License Validity:
A marriage license has a three-day waiting period in Pennsylvania. The physical license can be picked up at the county courthouse, or you can request to receive it by mail. The license is valid for 60 days. If the marriage has not taken place before the expiration of those 60 days, then the couple must apply for a new license. A marriage license obtained in Pennsylvania may be used for a wedding in any county in Pennsylvania, not just the county in which the application was submitted.The wedding must be officiated by:
- a current or retired judge who served in the federal courts or the courts of Pennsylvania
- a mayor
- a minister
- a priest
- or rabbi of a Pennsylvania town or city.
A copy of the marriage license must be signed and certified by the person officiating the wedding, and given to the county court that issued the license within 10 days of the wedding. If the certificate is not returned in time, the wedding may not be considered valid, and the couple may have to apply for a new marriage license.
How Much a Marriage License Cost?
The fee for a marriage license varies by county and is required at the time of application. Please call the county Clerk of Orphans' Court or Register of Wills office in which you will be applying for their fees and other requirements.Additional Fees:
- Quaker/ Self-Uniting License fee varies by county. If you want this type of license, you need to inform the clerk before you begin the application process.
- Lost License $10.00
- There are no exceptions or waivers to the license fee.
- No extensions or refunds are made once the license is issued.
Proxy Marriages:
No. Both parties must be present.Common Law Marriage:
No. However, your common-law marriage will be recognized in Pennsylvania if it was created before January 1, 2005.Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
101 South Mercer St., Room 401P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 656-3100
In Pennsylvania copies of marriage records were required to be filed starting in 1885. Copies of these marriages may be obtained from the courthouse in the county where the marriage license was issued. There are three types of marriage records available. The first is a plain copy of the marriage record which is typically for family genealogy records or personal use. The second (one-seal) and third type (triple-seal) are for official purposes and used by the persons named in the records. Order Copies of Records Online
After 1906, all birth and death records are stored in the Vital Record Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
It is important that you verify all information with your Register of Wills or Clerk of Orphans' Court office before making any wedding or travel plans.
Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com. Please include the state and county information.
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Pennsylvania County Courthouses
| Adams County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 117 Baltimore St., Rm. 103 Gettysburg, PA 17325 717.337.9806 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $60 cash or check. |
Allegheny County-City Bldg. Marriage License Bureau, 1st flr. 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2741 412.350.4230 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $85 cash only. |
| Armstrong County Courthouse Clerk of Orphans Court 500 E Market Street Kittanning, PA 16201 724.548.3256 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / M - F $66 cash only. |
Beaver County Courthouse Register of Wills 810 Third St., 1st flr. Beaver, PA 15009 724.770.4548 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $60 cash only |
| Bedford County Courthouse Register of Wills 203 S Juliana Street Bedford, PA 15522 814.623.4833 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $45 cash only. |
Berks County Marriage Bureau Register of Wills 633 Court St., 2nd flr. Reading, PA 19601 610.478.6617 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
| Blair County Courthouse Prothonotary Office 423 Allegheny St., # 144 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 814.693.3080 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / M - F $48 cash only. |
Bradford County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 301 Main St. Towanda, PA 18848 570.265.1702 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $46 cash only. |
| Bucks County Gov't Center Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 55 E. Court Street 3rd Floor, Administration Building Doylestown, PA 18901 215.348.6271 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $60 cash or money order. |
Butler County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court Government Center, Level L 124 West Diamond St. Butler, PA 16001 724.285.4731 724-284-5379 marriage info. line 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $60 cash only. |
| Cambria County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 200 South Center Street Ebensburg, PA 15931 814.472.5440, ext. 243 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $45 cash only. |
Cameron County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 20 East Fifth Street Emporium, PA 15834 814.486.3349 ext. 3 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
| Carbon County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1 Hazard Square, 1st floor Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570.325.2261 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $50 cash or money order. |
Centre County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 414 Holmes St., Suite #2 Willow Bank Office Building Bellefonte, PA 16823 814.355.6724 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M - F $50 cash, check or money order. |
| Chester County Justice Center Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 201 W. Market Street Suite 2200 West Chester, PA 19380 610.344.6335 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $75 cash only. |
Clarion County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 421 Main Street Suite 24 Clarion, PA 16214 814.226.4000 ext. 2500 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $40 cash or check. |
| Clearfield County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1 North Second Street Suite #103 Clearfield, PA 16830 814.765.2641 ext. 8 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $25 cash or check. |
Clinton County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 230 E Water Street Lock Haven, PA 17745 570.893.4010 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M, T, Th, F; 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / W $35 cash or check. |
| Columbia County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 35 W Main Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.389.5615 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $44 cash, check or money order. |
Crawford County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 903 Diamond Park Meadville, PA 16335 814.333.7442 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $57.50 cash or money order. |
| Cumberland County Gov't Center Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1 Courthouse Square, Rm. 102 Carlisle, PA 17013 717.240.6345 / 888.697.0371 x 6345 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $45 cash only. |
Dauphin County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 101 Market St., 1st flr., Rm. 103 Harrisburg, PA 17101 717.780.6506 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $50 cash only. |
| Delaware County Gov't Center Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 201 W. Front Street Government Center Bldg. Media, PA 19063 610.891.4548 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $60 cash only. |
Elk County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 240 Main St. Ridgeway, PA 15853 8l4.776.5349 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $35 cash or check. |
| Erie County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 140 W Sixth Street Room 123 Erie, PA 16501 814.451.6264 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $45 cash only. |
Fayette County Courthouse Register of Wills 61 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 724.430.1206 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Note: Please arrive by 3:45 p.m. $40 cash only. |
| Forest County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 526 Elm Street #2 Tionesta, PA 16353 814.755.3526 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $25 cash only. |
Franklin County Courthouse Clerk of Orphan's Court Office 157 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.261.3805 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $55 cash only. |
| Fulton County Courthouse Prothonotary Office 201 North Second Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233 717.485.4212 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $45 cash only. |
Greene County Courthouse Clerk of Courts 10 East High Street Waynesburg, PA 15370 724.852.5281 or 724.852.5282 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $26 cash only. |
| Huntingdon County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 223 Penn Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 814.643.2740 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $30 cash only. |
Indiana County Courthouse Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts 825 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701 724.465.3860 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $45 cash or check. |
| Jefferson County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 200 Main Street Brookville, PA 15825 (814) 849-1610 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $45 cash or check. |
Juniata County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1 North Main Street Mifflintown, PA 17059 717.436.7709 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / W: June - Sept. $45 cash or check. |
| Lackawanna County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court Scranton Electric Building 507 Linden St., Suite 400 Scranton, PA 18503 570.963.6702 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $55 cash only. |
Lancaster County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 50 North Duke St., 2nd floor Lancaster, PA 17602 717.295.3533 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
| Lawrence County Gov't Center Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 430 Court Street New Castle, PA 16101 724.658.2541 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $51 cash only. |
Lebanon County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 400 South Eighth St., Rm. 105 Lebanon, PA 17042 717.228.4415 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $70 cash only. |
| Lehigh County Courthouse Orphans' Court Division 455 W. Hamilton Street Room 123.5 Allentown, PA 18105 610.782.3173 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F Note: Please arrive by 4:00 p.m. $50 cash, credit or debit. |
Luzerne County Courthouse Register of Wills Penn Place Annex 20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570.825.1668 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. / M - F $50 cash only. |
| Lycoming County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 48 W. Third St. 1st floor Williamsport, PA 17701 570.327.2263 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M - F $30 cash or check. |
Mc Kean County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 500 Main Street Smethport, PA 16749 814.887.3263 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
| Mercer County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 100 North Diamond Street Mercer, PA 16137 724.662.7548 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F Note: Pleas arrive by 4:00 p.m. $45 cash or money order. |
Mifflin County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 20 N. Wayne Street Lewistown, PA 17044 717.242.1449 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $50 cash only. |
| Monroe County Courthouse Register of Wills 7th & Monroe Streets Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570.517.3385 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
Montgomery County Marriage Bureau Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court One Montgomery Plaza 4th floor Norristown, PA 19404 610.278.3414 or 292.4965 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. / M - F $45 cash only. |
| Montour County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 29 Mill Street Danville, PA 17821 570.271.3010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $50 cash or check. |
Northampton County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 669 Washington St. Government Center Easton, PA 18042 610.559.3094 or 95 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / M - F $50 cash only. |
| Northumberland County Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 201 Market Street Sunbury, PA 17801 570.988.4143 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $50 cash only. |
Perry County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 2 East Main Street New Bloomfield, PA 17068 717.582.2131 ext. 2237 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / M - F $40.00 cash or check. |
| Philadelphia Marriage License Bureau Register of Wills Broad & Market Streets City Hall Rm. 415 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.686.2233 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M, T, Th, F; 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. / W $80 cash or money order. |
Pike County Courthouse Clerk of Orphans' Court 412 Broad Street Milford, PA 18337 570.296.7231 ext. 1210 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / M - F $28 cash only. |
| Potter County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court One East Second St., Rm. 23 Coudersport, PA 16915 814.274.9740 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $50 cash only. |
Schuylkill County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 401 N 2nd Street 1st Flr. Pottsville, PA 17901 570.628.1382 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
| Snyder County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 9 W. Market Street Middleburg, PA 17842 570.837.4202 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / M - F $39 cash or check. |
Somerset County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 111 East Union Street Suite 145 Somerset, PA 15501 814.445.1548 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $60 cash only. |
| Sullivan County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 245 Muncy Street LaPorte, PA 18626 570.946.7351 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / M - F $35.50 cash only. |
Susquehanna County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 105 Maple Street Montrose, PA 18801 570.278.4600 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / M - F Note: Please arrive by 4:00 p.m. $31 cash only. |
| Tioga County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 118 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16091 570.724.9260 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $35 cash only. |
Union County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 103 S 2nd Street Lewisburg, PA 17837 570.524.8630 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
| Venango County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1168 Liberty St, 1st Floor Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.9539 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F Note: Please arrive by 4:00 p.m. $40 cash only. |
Warren County Courthouse Register & Recorder of Court 204 4th Ave. Warren, PA 16365 814.728.3430 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / M - F $26 cash or check. |
| Wash. County Court of Common Pleas Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1 South Main Street Suite 1002 Washington, PA 15301 724.228.6775 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / M - F $40 cash only. |
Wayne County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 925 Court St., 2nd flr. Annex Honesdale, PA 18431 570.253.5970 ext. 1220 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / M - F $35 cash or check. |
| Westmoreland County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 2 North Main Street, 3rd flr., Suite 301 Greensburg, PA 15601 724.830.3196 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. / M, W, Th, F; 8:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Tu $70 cash only. |
Wyoming County Courthouse Register & Clerk of Orphans' Court 1 Courthouse Square Tunkhannock, PA 18657 570.996.2232 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / M - F $40.50 cash only. |
| York County Judicial Center Clerk of Orphan's Court Marriage License Bureau 45 North George St., 2nd flr. York, PA 17401 717.771.9288 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. / M - F $50.00 cash only. |
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