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Pennsylvania Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 67 counties in Pennsylvania, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Adams10 days
Allegheny10 days
Armstrong10 days
Beaver10 days
Bedford10 days
Berks10 days
Blair10 days
Bradford10 days
Bucks10 days
Butler10 days
Cambria10 days
Cameron10 days
Carbon10 days
Centre10 days
Chester10 days
Clarion10 days
Clearfield10 days
Clinton10 days
Columbia10 days
Crawford10 days
Cumberland10 days
Dauphin10 days
Delaware10 days
Elk10 days
Erie10 days
Fayette10 days
Forest10 days
Franklin10 days
Fulton10 days
Greene10 days
Huntingdon10 days
Indiana10 days
Jefferson10 days
Juniata10 days
Lackawanna10 days
Lancaster10 days
Lawrence10 days
Lebanon10 days
Lehigh10 days
Luzerne10 days
Lycoming10 days
McKean10 days
Mercer10 days
Mifflin10 days
Monroe10 days
Montgomery10 days
Montour10 days
Northampton10 days
Northumberland10 days
Perry10 days
Philadelphia10 days
Pike10 days
Potter10 days
Schuylkill10 days
Snyder10 days
Somerset10 days
Sullivan10 days
Susquehanna10 days
Tioga10 days
Union10 days
Venango10 days
Warren10 days
Washington10 days
Wayne10 days
Westmoreland10 days
Wyoming10 days
York10 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, officiants typically have 10 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Pennsylvania?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Pennsylvania. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Pennsylvania?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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