Celebrations of the Spirit
Pennsylvania
Marriage  License Info

In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any PA
county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually
located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines
the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.

Cost of License

What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $25.00 to $50.00 There are no exceptions or
waivers to the license fee. No extensions or refunds are made once the
license is issued.  Accepted forms of payment are cash.

Residency Requirements

What are the residency requirements for Pennsylvania?
None, you do not have to be a previous or current resident of Pennsylvania
to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.

Waiting Period

Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the
license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting
period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some
instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting
period.

Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the
date I am allowed to marry?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period.

Age Requirement

What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A
birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.

What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You
will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you
can not marry without a court order.

Blood Tests and Physical Exams

Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.

License Expires

How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been
issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.

Divorced and Widowed Applicants

What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a
spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be
provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate.

Obtain Vital Records

Where can I obtain a certified copy of a marriage, divorce, or death
certificate?
Certified copies of marriage, divorce, or death records can be ordered at
www.vitalrec.com/pa.html

Vital Records, State Dept of Health
P.O. Box 1528
101 South Mercer Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-3100
Fax: (724) 652-8951
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams County
Gettysburg, PA
717-334-6781

Allegheny County Recorder
Pittsburgh, PA
412-350-4230

Armstrong County
Kittanning, PA
724-543-2500

Beaver County
Beaver, PA
724-728-5700

Bedford County
Bedford, PA
814-623-4833

Berks County
Reading, PA
610-478-6617

Blair County Prothonotary
Hollidaysburg, PA
814-693-3080

Bradford County
Towanda, PA
570-265-1703

Bucks County
Doylestown, PA
215-348-6257

Butler County
Butler, PA
724-284-5354

Cambria County
Ebensburg, PA
814-472-1440

Cameron County
Emporium, PA
814-486-3349

Carbon County
Jim Thorpe, PA
570-325-2261

Centre County
Bellefonte, PA
814-355-6724

Chester County
Westchester, PA
610-344-6335

Clarion County
Clarion, PA
814-226-4000

Clearfield County
Clearfield, PA
814-765-2641

Clinton County
Lock Haven, PA
570-893-4010

Columbia County
Bloomsburg, PA
570-389-5615

Crawford County
Meadville, PA
814-333-7442

Cumberland County
Carlisle, PA
717-240-6345

Dauphin County
Harrisburg, PA
717-257-1591

Delaware County
Media, PA
610-891-4400

Elk County
Ridgway, PA
814-776-5349

Erie County
Erie, PA
814-451-6264

Fayette County
Uniontown, PA
724-430-1206

Forest County Recorder
Tionesta, PA
814-755-3526

Franklin County
Chambersburg, PA
717-261-3805

Fulton County
Mc Connellsburg, PA
717-485-4212

Greene County
Waynesburg, PA
412-852-1171

Huntingdon County
Huntingdon, PA
814-643-2740

Indiana County Register
Indiana, PA
724-465-3860

Jefferson County Recorder
Brookville, PA
814-849-1610

Juniata County
Mifflintown, PA
717-436-7709
Lackawanna County
Scraton, PA
570-963-6702

Lancaster County
Lancaster, PA
717-299-8243

Lawrence County
Newcastle, PA
724-656-2440

Lebanon County Marriage License
Lebanon, PA
717-228-4414

Lehigh County
Allentown, PA
610-782-3173

Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-825-1668

Lycoming Marriage License
Williamsport, PA
570-327-2262

Mc Kean County
Smethport, PA
814-887-3260

Mercer County
Mercer, PA
724-662-3800

Mifflin County
Lewistown, PA
717-242-1449

Monroe County Recorder
Stroudsburg, PA
570-420-3400

Montgomery County
Norristown, PA
610-278-3000

Montour County Registrar
Danville, PA
570-271-3012

Northampton
Easton, PA
610-559-3095

Northumberland
Sunbury, PA
570-988-4143

Perry County
New Bloomfield, PA
717-582-2131

Philadelphia License & Inspection
Philadelphia, PA
215-686-2233

Pike County
Milford, PA
570-296-7231

Potter County Register
Coudersport, PA
814-274-8370

Schuylkill County
Pottsville, PA
570-622-5570

Snyder County
Middleburg, PA
570-837-4226

Somerset Marriage License
Somerset, PA
814-445-2096

Sullivan Register & Recorder
La Porte, PA
570-946-7351

Susquehanna
Montrose, PA
570-278-4600

Tioga County
Wellsboro, PA
570-724-9281

Union County
Lewisburg, PA
570-524-8761

Venango County
Franklin, PA
814-432-9577

Warren County
Warren, PA
814-723-7550

Washington County Recorder
Washington, PA
724-228-6775

Wayne County
Honesdale, PA
570-253-5970

Westmoreland County
Greensburg, PA
724-830-3177

Wyoming County Register
Tunkhannock, PA
570-836-3200

York County
York, PA
717-771-9615
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