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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring

What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: the $90 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.

By Wedding RemedyPublished November 13, 2026

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Allegheny County marriage license at a glance

Fee: The Allegheny County fee is $90, which includes Pennsylvania taxes and surcharges, plus an additional $10 per divorce decree.

Where to go: The Allegheny County Department of Court Records, Wills/Orphans' Court Division, Marriage License/Passports Office. We could not read its street address on an official page, so use the official link below.

Appointment: The Department of Court Records site offers online appointment booking for marriage licenses and passports. The page does not say whether an appointment is required.

Allegheny County marriage license: what the office asks for

Issued by the Allegheny County Department of Court Records, Wills/Orphans' Court Division, Marriage License/Passports Office. The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.

Fee: The Allegheny County fee is $90, which includes Pennsylvania taxes and surcharges, plus an additional $10 per divorce decree. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
How to pay: Cash, credit card, or money order. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
Appointment: The Department of Court Records site offers online appointment booking for marriage licenses and passports. The page does not say whether an appointment is required. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
Online application: Marriage license applications must be submitted online or in person at the Department of Court Records Marriage License/Passports Office. The online application uses a user account on the department site. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Both applicants must provide a current, valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state-issued photo ID, passport, or military ID. A previously married, divorced applicant must provide a certified copy of the final divorce decree. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
Who must appear: Both applicants must appear together, either in person or online through the approved application process, to complete the application. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
Where the license can be used: A marriage license issued in Allegheny County can be used in any other Pennsylvania county. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
Self-uniting license: A traditional license requires an officiant to perform the ceremony. A self-uniting license allows the couple to solemnize their marriage without an officiant. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)
Marriage return within 10 days: The person who solemnized the marriage must file the marriage return by mail or in person with the Marriage License/Passports Office within 10 days of the ceremony. (Source: dcr.alleghenycounty.us, checked November 13, 2026)

Where to get a marriage license in Allegheny County

We could not read a street address for the Allegheny County Department of Court Records, Wills/Orphans' Court Division, Marriage License/Passports Office on an official page. Official page

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How Allegheny County compares with the Pennsylvania rule

Allegheny County lists $90. The Pennsylvania page shows $90, read from Philadelphia County, the same amount.

Pennsylvania waiting period: A license cannot be issued before the third day after applying; a court may allow it sooner in emergencies or for called-up reservists. (Source: legis.state.pa.us, checked October 30, 2026)
How long a Pennsylvania license is valid: Valid starting the third day after application and for 60 days from the issue date. (Source: phila.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Pennsylvania marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?

The Allegheny County fee is $90, which includes Pennsylvania taxes and surcharges, plus an additional $10 per divorce decree. Cash, credit card, or money order.

Do you need an appointment for a marriage license in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?

The Department of Court Records site offers online appointment booking for marriage licenses and passports. The page does not say whether an appointment is required. Marriage license applications must be submitted online or in person at the Department of Court Records Marriage License/Passports Office. The online application uses a user account on the department site.

Do both people have to be there to get a marriage license in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?

Both applicants must appear together, either in person or online through the approved application process, to complete the application.

What do you bring for a marriage license in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?

Both applicants must provide a current, valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state-issued photo ID, passport, or military ID. A previously married, divorced applicant must provide a certified copy of the final divorce decree.

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