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Instructions
for Obtaining a Marriage License
24-HOUR INFO. LINE
(717) 295-3522
WHO
MUST APPLY
Both
individuals must appear in person to complete the
application for marriage. Social Security # and a
government issued photo ID are required. Non
US
residents must provide a passport with current Visa.
We
reserve the right to require additional forms of ID as
deemed necessary.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS
18
years of age for male and female.
Under
18 years of age for either applicant with consent of a
parent or guardian. Applicant must present Birth
Certificate plus an additional $5.00
Under
16 years of age with the approval of a Judge of the
Orphans Court
, as well as parent or guardian.
MEDICAL
EXAMINATION
The
medical examination and blood test are no longer
required...
REMARRIAGES
Applicants
who have been previously married must provide the
following information concerning the dissolution of the
most recent marriage.
DIVORCES
Must present decree. If maiden name has been resumed,
must present that document.
ANNULMENTS
The same information as is required for divorces.
WIDOWED
The date of death of the deceased spouse.
WHO
MAY NOT MARRY
Blood
relatives down to and including first cousins, MAY
NOT marry under the laws of
Pennsylvania
.
WHEN
TO APPLY
Marriage
Licenses are valid for 60 days from the 3rd day
following the date of application.
WHERE
TO APPLY
Office
of the Clerk of Orphans Court located on the second
floor of the Lancaster County Courthouse at
50 North Duke Street
,
Lancaster
,
PA
17602
. Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:30
Monday
through Friday.
The
ceremony need not be performed in the county in which
the license was issued. A license issued by any
Pennsylvania
county can be used in any
Pennsylvania
county. The license is invalid outside of
Pennsylvania
.
FEE
-
$40.00 CASH ONLY
E-Mail
tomsj@co.lancaster.pa.us
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