Spouse Application Fee In Pennsylvania
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Applicants must be at least 18-years-old in order to apply for the license. Each person must present photo identification, Social Security card (or passport if you do not have a Social Security Number), and a divorce decree, if previously married.
Pennsylvania has a provision in the Marriage Act that recognizes a marriage performed without officiating clergy. This is referred to as a self-uniting license. Two witnesses are required.
"It typically takes 3-6 days from filing your application to getting your license approved. In general, a couple should apply about one week before their ceremony," recommends Micaela Beltran, Co-Founder and CEO of Courtly, which helps couples get their marriage licenses online.
Pennsylvania law requires a three-day waiting period between the date applicants apply for a Marriage License and when the license may be issued. If applying on Monday, the license will be ready on Thursday. If applying on Tuesday, the license will be ready on Friday.
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.
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.
While some states like California, New York, Colorado, and Ohio allow online weddings, specific conditions and temporary provisions apply. For example, in California, both parties and at least one witness must be present via video conferencing to obtain a marriage license.
All Applicants Must Be at least 18 years of age. Provide government-issued photo ID. Provide proof of dissolution of most recent previous marriage. Divorce Decree (photocopy acceptable) Civil Annulment (photocopy acceptable) Death Certificate (must be original)
The quickest way to get married in PA is to do a self uniting wedding (also called a quaker wedding). You can apply for it at city hall and get the license. You sign it, your partner signs it as well as two witnesses and then 3 days after getting the application you return it to city hall and boom, married.
