In reality, weddings are generally handled at the county level rather than the city level, which means unless you arrange a special, private ceremony — which is totally possible in many cities — it probably won't actually take place in your town's city hall.
Gather Your Witnesses: Don't forget! Pennsylvania law requires two witnesses over the age of 18 to be present at your ceremony and sign your marriage license.
@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. You'll also need to bring two forms of ID—review this checklist to learn which forms of IDs are accepted.
@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. You'll also need to bring two forms of ID—review this checklist to learn which forms of IDs are accepted.
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 can do a self uniting marriage in PA, no officiant required at all. You just goto the county office and apply for a marriage certificate. Then you and your spouse sign it, and turn it in.
Each applicant must show the following: Government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport. Social security number if applicants have one (card is not necessary if you know the number). Most recent divorce decree if either applicant was previously married.
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.
Pennsylvania marriage law allows for weddings with no officiant whatsoever. Go to the county courthouse, or whatever the local agency is in that county. Ask for a self-uniting marriage license. Then, on the day, your friend can say whatever (s)he wants over you, having precisely zero legal effect.