Montgomery County marriage licenses are issued by the Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans’ Court in Norristown, which offers both a live video-conference application process and in-person walk-ins.
| License fee | $85, which includes one certified copy of the marriage record. Additional certified copies afterward cost extra — confirm the current copy fee when you apply. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days, beginning only once both applicants have appeared together (in person or via the office’s video-conference process) to complete the application — not from any online pre-form (Pennsylvania statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants. Social Security number required for both applicants. If previously divorced: photo ID plus a certified copy of the Decree of Divorce. If widowed: proof of the former spouse’s date of death (death certificate or obituary). |
| License validity | 60 calendar days; if unused, the full application must be repeated (Pennsylvania statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | Start the application online, then finalize it either via a live video-conference appointment with the office (applicants may join from different locations) or by appearing in person together. Apply at least two weeks before your planned ceremony date. |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Special notes
Frequently asked questions
Do we have to appear in person for a Montgomery County, PA marriage license?
Not necessarily. The office lets you complete the application through a live video-conference appointment where both applicants can join from different locations, or you can appear together in person — either way, the 3-day waiting period only starts once the application is actually completed.
What is a self-uniting marriage license in Montgomery County?
It’s a Pennsylvania license option, available at the same Register of Wills office, that lets a couple marry without an officiant presiding — instead, two witnesses sign the license as part of the ceremony. You must request this option when you apply.
Last verified: September 2026
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