In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Here's what you need to know and what
documents to bring with you before you apply for a
Philadelphia County marriage license. We recommend getting
this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a
month before your ceremony date.
It is important that you verify all information with
Philadelphia County local marriage license bureau, office or
county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.
Philadelphia County Marriage License Office
Philadelphia Marriage License Bureau
Broad and Market Streets
City Hall
Room 415
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-2233
8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. / M,T,Th,F
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. / W
Closed for holidays Observed by Philadelphia County
How to get a Marriage License in Philadelphia County
ID Requirement in Philadelphia County:
You will need to present photo identification such as your driver's license, state ID, or passport. Social Security numbers will be requested.
Residency Requirement in Philadelphia County:
You do not have to be a resident of Philadelphia County. However, some counties may require that you both speak English or bring with you someone who can translate.
Previous Marriages:
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.
Waiting Period in Philadelphia County:
There's a three (3) day waiting period in Philadelphia County.
You can request a waiver of the waiting period. Send a letter as early as possible addressed to the Philadelphia 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.
Fees in Philadelphia County:
It will cost you approximately $40 - $75 to get married in Philadelphia County. Cash only. Please verify with the County Register the cost of a marriage license in the county where you want to get married. Additional surcharges have been added to the basic cost of a marriage license.
Other Tests:
None.
Proxy Marriages in Philadelphia County:
No.
Cousin Marriages in Philadelphia County:
No.
Common-Law Marriages in Philadelphia County:
No. However, your common-law marriage will be recognized in Philadelphia County if it was created before January 1, 2005.
Same Sex Marriages in Philadelphia County:
No.
Under 18:
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.
Officiants:
Any ordained minister, priest or rabbi of any regularly established church or congregation, Judges, Justices of Peace, and Philadelphia County Clerks or their appointed Deputies may perform wedding ceremonies. Mayors of cities and boroughs are also authorized to perform marriage ceremonies.
Self-Uniting Marriage License in Philadelphia County:
Yes. If you want this type of license, you need to inform the Philadelphia County Clerk before you begin the application process.
Miscellaneous:
License is valid for sixty (60) days.
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