How to Get Married in Pennsylvania
Marriage License Summary
Issuing Office:
Register of Wills or Orphans Court
Cost:
$40-75
Waiting Period:
3 days to receive
Expires in:
60 Days
License Return:
10 Days from Wedding
Applying for the Marriage License
Any unmarried man and woman, both at least 18 years old, can apply for a marriage license in Pennsylvania. Same sex marriages are not recognized.To apply for a marriage license the couple must appear together, at a County Clerk’s Office. This is the local government office that has jurisdiction over where the marriage will take place. Applicants must bring valid ID (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.) to confirm their identities.
A Pennsylvania Marriage License has a 3 day waiting period before it can be picked up, an additional 3 day waiting period before it can be completed, and is valid for 60 days.
It costs $40 – 75, depending on the county, to apply for the marriage license.
Completing and Returning the Marriage License
On the wedding day, either preceding or following the ceremony, the couple must present their marriage license to the minister, who must make sure that the license is valid, and that the couple’s information is accurate.The minister then signs the license, ensuring that it bears any necesarry witness signatures. Once completed, the minister or the couple must return the license to the Register of Wills or Orphans Court’s office within applicable deadlines.
Additional Resources
Where to File for a Marriage License
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Address & Contact
1
111 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA 17325-2391
Phone: 717.334.6781 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 717.334.6781 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
11
414 Grant St Pittsburgh PA 15219
Phone: 412.350.4180 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
Phone: 412.350.4180 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
2
500 E Market St, Suite 102 Kittanning PA 16201
Phone: 724.548.3220
Phone: 724.548.3220
8
810 3rd St Beaver PA 15009
Phone: 724.728.5700 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
Phone: 724.728.5700 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
8
633 Court Street Reading PA 19601
Phone: 610.478.6600 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 610.478.6600 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
1
423 Allegheny St # 227 Hollidaysburg PA 16648-2022
Phone: 814.942.7240
Phone: 814.942.7240
6
903 Diamond Park # 104 Meadville PA 16335-2678
Phone: 814.373.2537
Phone: 814.373.2537
7
20 N Pennsylvania Ave # 321 Wilkes-Barre PA 18701-3503
Phone: 570.825.1668
Phone: 570.825.1668
112 Courthouse Mercer PA 16137
Phone: 724.662.3800 Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 724.662.3800 Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8
County Courthouse 7th & Monroe S Stroudsburg PA 18360
Phone: 570.517.3359
Phone: 570.517.3359
4
669 Washington St # 203 Easton PA 18042-7485
Phone: 610.559.3092
Phone: 610.559.3092
1168 Liberty St Franklin PA 16323
Phone: 814.432.9539 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
Phone: 814.432.9539 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
1
204 4th Ave Warren PA 16365
Phone: 814.728.3530 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
Phone: 814.728.3530 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm M – F
9
1 S Main St # G003 Washington PA 15301-6813
Phone: 724.228.6905
Phone: 724.228.6905
925 Court St Honesdale PA 18431
Phone: 570.253.5970 Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M – F
Phone: 570.253.5970 Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M – F
6
2 N. Main St Suite 203 Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: 724.830.3734
Phone: 724.830.3734
1
1 Court House Square Tunkhannock PA 18657-1233
Phone: 570.996.2232
Phone: 570.996.2232
6
45 North George St York PA 17401
Phone: 717.771.9612 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 717.771.9612 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F