Congratulations y'all! I'm so hyped that y'all are getting married!


HOW DO YOU GET MARRIED IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Here's your checklist.

  1. Fill out a Marriage License Form
  2. Get an Appointment at the Register of Wills Office
  3. Bring a Valid Photo ID or Driver's License or Passport
  4. Bring Proof of Social Security
  5. Bring $90 cash, check, or card for your Marriage License
  6. Wait three days to pick up your License
  7. Set up an Appointment with the Courthouse or Officiant
  8. Attend the Ceremony with your Partner and 2 Witnesses
  9. Have the Officiant File the License
  10. Congrats, you're officially married!

HOW TO GET A PENNSYLVANIA MARRIAGE LICENSE

First, you'll need to schedule an appointment at the Register of Wills office.


Schedule an appointment online here or Call (215) 686-2233



REQUIREMENTS:

  • Complete a Marriage License Form.
  • Provide a valid photo ID, driver's license, or passport.
  • Provide proof of Social Security.
  • Both applicants must be present at the Register of Wills office to apply for a marriage license.
  • $90 cash, card, or money order.


NOTES:

  • Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. If either of you is 16 or 17, you'll need parental consent.
  • If you plan to wed in Pennsylvania, you can use your marriage license in any county within the state.
  • The Register of Wills office does not perform the ceremony. You'll need an Officiant for that.


Then head to the Register of Wills office at the date and time of your appointment:


Register of Wills Office

City Hall, Room 413

Philadelphia, PA 19107



Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

GETTING MARRIED IN PENNSYLVANIA


You have 2 ways of getting married in Pennsylvania:

  1. Schedule an appointment at the Courthouse
  2. Hire an Officiant to perform your ceremony

GETTING MARRIED AT THE COURTHOUSE


Once you get your marriage license, you can schedule a time with the magistrate at the courthouse.


Requirements:

  • Appointment at the courthouse
  • Your Marriage License
  • Your partner and two witnesses


Notes:

  • A courthouse official or magistrate will officiate the ceremony.
  • You can have up to 6 people in the courtroom.
  • You can request a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Register of Wills office for a fee. This certificate serves as proof of your marriage.


During the ceremony, the courthouse official and witnesses will sign the marriage license, making your marriage legally valid.



Congrats, you're married!

GETTING MARRIED USING AN OFFICIANT

You do not have to get married in a courthouse. Once you get a marriage license from the Register of Wills, you can hire an officiant to elope at your desired location.

Frequently Asked Questions


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE?

If you're coming from out of state and wanting to get married in Pennsylvania, it’s possible to apply for an appointment, arrive at the Register of Wills, get a marriage license, and get married after the three-day waiting period.


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET MARRIED AT A PENNSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE?

$90 for the marriage license. You can set up an appointment and get married after the three-day waiting period.


CAN YOU GET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE AND GET MARRIED THE SAME DAY IN PA?

No, Pennsylvania requires a three-day waiting period after you apply for your marriage license before you can get married.