| Q. |
Who can perform a marriage ceremony
in Pennsylvania?
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Any
ordained minister who has filed credentials with the county
clerk of the county in which he/she resides or in which the
marriage is to be performed. Judges, Justices of Peace, and
County Clerks or their appointed Deputies may also perform wedding
ceremonies. |
| Q. |
Marriage License Offices in Pennsylvania
- PA Marriage License Offices
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Click
Here: Marriage
License Offices in Pennsylvania - http://sites.state.pa.us/marriage/ |
| Q. |
Fees for Marriage License in Pennsylvania
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It
will cost you approximately $40 to get married in Pennsylvania.
Cash only. |
| Q. |
When should we apply for a Pennsylvania
marriage license?
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There's
a three (3) day waiting period in Pennsylvania. You can request
a waiver of the waiting period. Send a letter as early as possible
addressed to the County Register, requesting a Waiver and your
reason why. Your letter should contain both names, a telephone
number, proof of your wedding date (a wedding invitation will
work), and a return address so a letter of confirmation to be
sent to you. There is an additional $15.00 fee in cash only
for this service.
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| Q. |
Will we need a blood test?
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No,
a blood test is not necessary for a marriage license in Pennsylvania. |
| Q. |
Do we need identification?
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You
will need to present photo identification such as your driver's
license, state ID, or passport. Social Security numbers will
be requested. |
| Q. |
Residency
Requirement - Pennsylvania Marriage License
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You
do not have to be a resident of Pennsylvania. However, some
counties may require that you both speak English or bring with
you someone who can translate. |
| Q. |
Previous Marriages
- Pennsylvania Marriage License
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You
will need to show a certified copy of the final divorce decree,
with court raised seal, of your divorce or annulment decree
or know the date of death of a deceased spouse.
>If you have resumed your maiden name,
related documents must be shown. Foreign documents must be
translated into English
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| Q. |
Cousin, Proxy, Same-sex, Common-law
marriages in Pennsylvania
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No. |
| Q. |
What happens if we are under 18 and
want to apply for a Pennsylvania marriage license?
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If
either of you are under 18 years of age, you must pay an additional
$5.00, show your Birth Certificate, and have the written consent
of a parent or guardian. Anyone under 16 years of age needs
parental consent and the approval of a Judge of the Orphans
Court. |
| Q. |
How long is the Pennsylvania marriage
license valid?
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License
is valid for sixty (60) days. |
| Q. |
Copy of Pennsylvania Certificate of
Marriage - Pennsylvania Marriage License
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For
marriage records, you will need to contact the Marriage License
Clerk, County Court House in the county where the license was
issued. For a listing, please click here:
Marriage
License Offices in Pennsylvania |
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