Spouse Application Requirements In Philadelphia
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Applicants should take the necessary steps to obtain a Marriage License 2 to 3 weeks before the scheduled date of their marriage ceremony. Pennsylvania law requires a three-day waiting period between the date applicants apply for a Marriage License and when the license may be issued.
Legal and tax benefits: Most legal and tax benefits associated with marriage require the presentation of the marriage certificate. This includes issues such as joint tax returns, inheritance rights, and social security benefits.
