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Pennsylvania - Obtain a Marriage License

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Go to the Marriage License Bureau, either at the Clerk of the Orhpans' Court or Register of Wills.
  2. Present and submit documents required.
  3. Complete the application form.
  4. Pay the marriage license fee.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • photo ID or driver's license
  • visa (for foreigners)
  • social security numbers
  • a certified copy of the divorce decree (for divorced applicants)
  • death certificate of spouse (if widowed)

Note: Foreign divorces require a certified English translation.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

101 South Mercer St., Room 401
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 656-3100

Pennsylvania County Courthouses:
http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/pennsylvania/#courthouses



EligibilityEdit

  • Applicants must be 18 years old to apply for a marriage license.
  • Applicants between 16-18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide written consent to the marriage. *Applicants under 16 years of age must have both the written approval of a judge of the Orphans' Court Division of the Common Pleas and a parent or legal guardian given written consent.



FeesEdit

The fees for a marriage license varies by county and is required at the time of application.
Note: The typical fee is between $60 and $65.



ValidityEdit

The marriage license is valid for 30 days during which time the marriage must be solemnized and the completed marriage license returned to the county register of wills.



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Processing TimeEdit

There is a 3 business day waiting period for the issuance of the marriage license.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Marriage license must be applied for a minimum of three business days and/or up to a maximum of 60 days prior to the marriage ceremony.
  • Both applicants must appear in person when applying for a marriage license.



Required InformationEdit

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Pennsylvania.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Marriage License in Pennsylvania: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/pennsylvania/



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