Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
County clerk guides for Allegheny County.
Allegheny County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Allegheny County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $90 (includes Pennsylvania state taxes/surcharges), plus $10 per certified divorce decree copy required. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days between application and issuance (Pennsylvania statewide rule); a judicial waiver can shorten it. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date of issuance (Pennsylvania statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Current, valid photo ID for both applicants (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID) plus a second ID showing each Social Security number. A certified divorce decree is required if previously married. |
| Where & how to apply | Start the application online, then both applicants must appear together in person with photo ID at the Marriage License/Passport Office, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh — Pennsylvania law does not allow a fully online license. |
Full Allegheny County marriage license guide →
Pennsylvania rules that apply in Allegheny 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 Allegheny 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 →
Allegheny 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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