Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
County clerk guides for Philadelphia County.
Philadelphia County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Philadelphia County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $90 for a standard license; $100 for a Quaker or self-uniting license (no officiant required). |
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| Waiting period | 3 days, beginning once both applicants appear together to complete the application (Pennsylvania statewide rule). |
| License validity | 60 calendar days (Pennsylvania statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants (driver's license, passport, or similar). |
| Where & how to apply | Book an appointment by emailing MLappt@phila.gov, or walk in before 3:15 p.m. on a weekday, to City Hall Room 413. Both applicants must appear together. |
Full Philadelphia County marriage license guide →
Pennsylvania rules that apply in Philadelphia County
These come from Pennsylvania state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 to marry without a court order.
- 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
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Philadelphia County is $90. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 72% of them. See fees state by state →
Philadelphia County vs. other Pennsylvania counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Pennsylvania counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Montgomery County | $85 standard |
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| Allegheny County | $90 standard |
| Philadelphia County | $90 standard |
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