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Allegheny County issues marriage licenses through the Department of Court Records’ Marriage License Office. The application can be started online, but Pennsylvania law requires both applicants to appear together in person to complete it.
| License fee | $90 (includes Pennsylvania state taxes/surcharges), plus $10 per certified divorce decree copy required. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 3 days between application and issuance (Pennsylvania statewide rule); a judicial waiver can shorten it. |
| 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. |
| License validity | 60 days from the date of issuance (Pennsylvania statewide rule). |
| 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. |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (seasonal, roughly April–September). |
Special notes
Both applicants must appear together in person even if the application was started online — Pennsylvania does not allow a fully remote marriage license. The 3-day waiting period can be shortened only with a judicial waiver.
Frequently asked questions
Can we apply for a marriage license online only in Allegheny County?
No. You can start the application online, but Pennsylvania law requires both applicants to appear together in person at the Marriage License Office to complete it.
Is there a waiting period for a marriage license in Allegheny County?
Yes, a standard 3-day wait between application and issuance under Pennsylvania law, though a judicial waiver can shorten it.
Official source: Allegheny County Department of Court Records — https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Records/Marriage-Records/Marriage-License-Application
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026
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