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PENNSYLVANIA MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION
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Pennsylvania Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
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.
What is the Cost of 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.
What is 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.
Is there a Waiting Period?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period from the application date to the date
the license is issued. 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.
What is the Age Requirement?
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.
Are Blood Tests and Physical Exams Required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
How Long is a Marriage License Valid once 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. A copy
of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
Where can I Obtain Vital Records?
Certified copies of marriage, divorce, or death records can be ordered online.
Miscellaneous Questions:
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. First cousins may not marry.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not ;egal.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not legal.
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.
What is the Cost of 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.
What is 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.
Is there a Waiting Period?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period from the application date to the date
the license is issued. 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.
What is the Age Requirement?
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.
Are Blood Tests and Physical Exams Required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
How Long is a Marriage License Valid once 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. A copy
of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
Where can I Obtain Vital Records?
Certified copies of marriage, divorce, or death records can be ordered online.
Miscellaneous Questions:
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. First cousins may not marry.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not ;egal.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not legal.