Marriage License Requirements in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the few states offering a “self-uniting” (Quaker-style) marriage license, which needs no officiant — the couple and witnesses sign it directly. Requirements below apply statewide; fees are set by each county’s Register of Wills / Orphans’ Court.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 to marry without a court order. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days, which begins only once both applicants have appeared together to complete the application (not from submission of any online pre-form). |
| License validity | 60 calendar days; if unused, the full application must be repeated. |
| Blood test required | No |
Counties we cover in Pennsylvania
Requirements above are set by Pennsylvania state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.