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HOW DO YOU GET MARRIED IN PITTSBURGH, PA?
Here’s your checklist.
- Complete the Marriage License Application Online or In-Person
- Schedule an Interview via Video Conferencing or In-Person
- Bring a Valid Photo ID (You’ll need these)
- Bring Proof of Social Security (card, pay stub, or tax form)
- Pay the Marriage License Fee ($80-$100)
- Wait three days to pick up your License
- Set up an Appointment with the Courthouse or Officiant
- Attend the Ceremony with your Partner and 2 Witnesses
- Have the Officiant File the License
- Congrats, you’re officially married!
HOW TO GET A PITTSBURGH MARRIAGE LICENSE
First, you’ll need to complete the marriage license application and schedule an interview.
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
There are two ways to complete your marriage license application:
- Online: Apply for a marriage license online here. You’ll need an email address to receive a verification email.
- In-Person: Visit the Marriage License Section located on the First Floor of the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Both applicants must appear in person or via video conferencing to complete the application process.
Requirements:
- Valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
- Proof of Social Security (card, pay stub, or tax form)
- Payment for the marriage license fee
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
To schedule an appointment:
- Online Application: After completing the online application, you’ll receive a verification email and be placed in the queue for processing.
- In-Person Application: Visit the Marriage License Section at the City-County Building.
Office Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday (April 6 - September 28): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- No applications processed after 4:00 PM
Contact Information:
- Phone: (412) 350-4230
- Email: [email protected]
Register of Wills Office:
- 1st Floor, City-County Building
- 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
GETTING MARRIED IN PITTSBURGH
You have two ways of getting married in Pittsburgh:
- Schedule an appointment at the Courthouse
- 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 request a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Marriage License Section 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.
After the Ceremony:
The officiant will file the signed marriage license with the Marriage License Section to officially record your marriage.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN IS THE OFFICE OPEN?
The Marriage License/Passport office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (April 6th through September 28th). Note: No applications can be processed after 4:00 PM.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MARRIAGE LICENSES IN PENNSYLVANIA?
Self-Uniting Marriage License: Does not require an officiant to solemnize the marriage. Traditional Marriage License: Requires an officiant to solemnize the marriage.
HOW LONG IS THE MARRIAGE LICENSE VALID?
A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued.
WHAT ABOUT PRIOR MARRIAGES?
Applicants who have been previously married and divorced must provide a certified copy of the Decree of Divorce. A widow or widower must provide the date of death of their former spouse. An additional $10.00 per Decree of Divorce will be added to the standard $80.00 Marriage License Fee.
WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS TO MARRY?
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply for a marriage license.
WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE?
The fees for a Marriage License in Allegheny County, including Pennsylvania taxes and surcharges, are as follows: Computer Fee: $29.00 Allegheny County Fee: $25.50 Pennsylvania Writ Tax: $0.50 Court Technology Fee: $5.00 Act 151 Surcharge: $10.00 Act 222 Surcharge: $10.00 TOTAL: $80.00 Additional Fee per Divorce Decree: $10.00
HOW DO I OBTAIN A DUPLICATE MARRIAGE LICENSE?
Certified copies of a marriage license may be obtained online or by contacting the Marriage License Section at the address provided below.
QUESTIONS?
Applicants who have questions concerning any of this information may contact the Marriage License Section at [\[email protected\]](/contact) or (412) 350-4230.
Department of Court Records Wills/Orphans' Court Division Marriage License Section 1st Floor, City-County Building Pittsburgh, PA 15219