Aged 16 and 17? Aged 15 and under? If you're 15 years old or younger, get a court order and parental approval to marry. How is consent granted? Which court do I petition? Can consent be granted in person? Your custodial parent or guardian may give consent in person or in writing. What must parents or guardians bring? Parents and guardians, bring ID and your child's birth certificate or guardianship proof.
Can I get a blank parental consent form? You may find blank parental consent forms at the clerk of orphans' court office. What if my parent can't come with me when applying? Written notarized consent is fine if backed up by two adult witnesses. Waiting Period When will I get my marriage license? How soon can I use my marriage license? How do I get the three-day waiting period waived? A court may waive the three-day wait for emergencies or active duty U.
Who can pick up the marriage license? Either you or your partner may pick up your marriage license if it's being held. Can my marriage license be mailed? If asked, a few counties will mail you your marriage license. Will a waiver cost extra? The fee does not apply to active duty military. Expiration How long will my marriage license stay valid? Your marriage license will expire 60 days after issuance.
What if my marriage license expires? If your marriage license expires, you must reapply and repay the fee. Identification Do I need ID? Do I need to bring my birth certificate? Your birth certificate may be asked for if you do not have a social security number. Do I need to bring my social security card? Will foreign or non-English documents be accepted?
Non-English birth, divorce, and death records you show must have a certified translation. Blood Test Do I need a blood test done? Newlyweds haven't had to undergo a blood test and exam for syphilis since June 25, Divorced Do I have to prove I'm divorced? Bring a certified copy of your divorce decree if your last marriage ended in divorce. How soon can I marry after divorce? You may get married right after your divorce is final. Widowed Do I have to prove I'm widowed?
Bring a certified copy of your ex's death certificate if your last marriage ended in death. How soon can I marry after a spouse's death? You may get married at once following a prior spouse's death.
Name Change Can I change my name by marrying? Change your name through marriage with a certified copy of your marriage certificate. Can I change my last name? You may take your husband's last name or hyphenate your surnames. When should I start my name change? Witnesses Are witnesses required? Two witnesses must be at your marriage ceremony if you're self-solemnizing.
The Ceremony Who may solemnize? A judge, justice, mayor, or religious body or society may solemnize your marriage. Can we have a self-uniting ceremony? You may conduct a self-solemnized marriage ceremony without an officiant.
Does my officiant have to be registered? The state and its counties do not register or vouch for officiants. If you fail to disclose this information and to present a divorce decree, you marriage license will be considered void. As the law has recently changed regarding same-sex marriages, it is important to also note that any former marriages, regardless of where they took place and regardless of the gender of the former spouse must be disclosed when submitting an application.
The application will explicitly ask for this information. If you cannot produce a divorce decree, you will not be permitted to apply until you do so. Again, lying by saying you have never been married before can result in your new marriage being void. Allegheny County fees, including Pennsylvania taxes and surcharges, are as follows:. The officiant performing the marriage ceremony must file the Marriage Return with the Marriage License Bureau which issued the license, within ten 10 days of the date of the ceremony.
A marriage record will not exist if the officiant who performs the marriage fails to file this document. Upon request, the Marriage License Bureau will inform the couples whether their marriage return has been filed and recorded. The Allegheny County Marriage License Bureau now offers a certified facsimile of a couple's marriage license.
Facsimiles may be obtained by contacting the Marriage License Bureau at the address provided below. Couples who wish to obtain a certified copy of their marriage record may do so by contacting the county in which their marriage license was issued. Applicants who have questions concerning any of this material may contact the Marriage License Bureau at Department of Court Records. The office is open from a. Monday through Friday with extended hours on Wednesdays from a. Applications must be submitted at least half an hour before closing time.
The office is closed holidays. There is information about Allegheny County marriage licenses and a link to an online marriage license application available online at Pittsburgh Marriage License. For a couple to meet the requirements to receive a marriage license in Pittsburgh, both persons must be single and at least 18 years of age.
Both must present a valid photo I.
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