To get started, you'll need to email MLappt. @phila or call (215) 686-2233 to request an appointment with the Marriage License Bureau in City Hall. Keep in mind that you'll need to plan on getting married within 60 days of your appointment.
Once the application is processed, there is a mandatory three-day waiting period required by Pennsylvania law. After this period ends, the marriage license will be mailed to the address provided by the applicants. A completed marriage license can also be picked up in person at the Marriage License office.
You need a marriage license before you can legally get married. Both applicants must appear in person at the Register of Wills and provide the required documents, including identification. You can use your marriage license in any county in Pennsylvania. You cannot use it in another state or country.
The license is issued after a mandatory 3 day waiting period. Note: An application for a marriage license is NOT a marriage license. A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. You should apply for a marriage license at least 2 to 3 weeks before the scheduled date of your marriage ceremony.
There are two ways to complete a marriage license application, filed either online or in person. Online filing requires a valid email address, and applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application is submitted for processing.
You will receive your license the day you apply for it, but there is a three-day waiting period before you can get married. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue and is only valid in the state of Pennsylvania.
How do I prove a domestic partnership in PA? To register, submit a verification statement and proof of two of the following: Shared ownership of real property or a common leasehold interest in property. Shared ownership of a motor vehicle. Driver's licenses or other state-issued identification listing a shared address.
Pennsylvania in general does not have any laws requiring the recognition of same sex domestic partners for insurance benefits, but many companies do allow it based upon their contracts with their insurers.
Although the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not recognize civil unions and domestic partnerships, the state does recognize same-sex marriages.