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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
#Go to the Marriage License Bureau, either at the Clerk of the Orhpans' Court or Register of Wills.<br />
#Present and submit documents required.<br />
#Complete the application form.<br />
#Pay the marriage license fee.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*photo ID or driver's license<br />
*visa (for foreigners)<br />
*social security numbers<br />
*a certified copy of the divorce decree (for divorced applicants)<br />
*death certificate of spouse (if widowed)<br />
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''Note: Foreign divorces require a certified English translation.''<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
101 South Mercer St., Room 401<br><br />
P.O. Box 1528<br><br />
New Castle, PA 16101<br><br />
Phone: (724) 656-3100<br />
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Pennsylvania County Courthouses:<br><br />
http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/pennsylvania/#courthouses<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Applicants must be 18 years old to apply for a marriage license.<br />
*Applicants between 16-18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide written consent to the marriage. *Applicants under 16 years of age must have both the written approval of a judge of the Orphans' Court Division of the Common Pleas and a parent or legal guardian given written consent.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
The fees for a marriage license varies by county and is required at the time of application.<br><br />
''Note: The typical fee is between $60 and $65.''<br />
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==Validity==<br />
The marriage license is valid for 30 days during which time the marriage must be solemnized and the completed marriage license returned to the county register of wills.<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
There is a 3 business day waiting period for the issuance of the marriage license.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Marriage license must be applied for a minimum of three business days and/or up to a maximum of 60 days prior to the marriage ceremony.<br />
*Both applicants must appear in person when applying for a marriage license.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.<br />
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1. Date of Birth.<br />
2. City or County of Birth.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Pennsylvania.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
Marriage License in Pennsylvania: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/pennsylvania/<br />
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==Others==<br />
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