Renee Andrussier
Wedding Officiant
To obtain a marriage license in Pennsylvania:
The following are the requirements for obtaining a marriage license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
When to apply:
Minimum of five business days and a maximum of 60 days prior to the marriage ceremony.
Where to apply:
Office of the Clerk of Orphan's Court of any County of Pennsylvania.*
Double check their website as you may be able to apply online!
What is required:
Applicants must be 18 years of age in order to apply.
Drivers license or photo ID for applicants.
Divorces: a certified copy of the divorce decree(s) must be presented.
Visas are required for citizens of another country
*Please remember for a wedding taking place in Pennsylvania,
you may obtain your marriage license anywhere within the state.
Register & Clerk of Orphans’ Court
55 E. Court Street
3rd Floor, Administration Building
Doylestown, PA 18901
215.348.6271On line marriage license application:
https://propublic.buckscountyonline.org/psi3/marriagelicense
Be sure to request a traditional license!
Register & Clerk of Orphan's Court
One Montgomery Plaza
4th floor
Norristown, PA 19404
Marriage License Bureau
Room 415 City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Marriage License Department
Register of Wills
Government Center
201 W. Front St.
Media, PA 19063
Register & Clerk of Orphans’ Court
201 W. Market StreetSuite 2200
West Chester, PA 19380
Clerk of Orphans Court
Dauphin County Courthouse
103 Market Street, Room 103
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2080
To obtain a marriage license in New Jersey:
Where to apply:
The marriage license application is to be made in the New Jersey municipality in which either party resides and the license is valid throughout the State of New Jersey.
If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, submit the application in the municipality where the marriage ceremony will be performed, the license is only valid in the issuing municipality.
Please contact the local registrar to determine if license applications are handled during business hours or by appointment.
Required documents when applying for a marriage license
Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D
Proof of your residency
Your social security card or social security number.*