Pennsylvania Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Pennsylvania marriage records.

In Pennsylvania, marriage records can be both an important source of information as well as absolutely vital to the people they describe. If you need to find a copy of your own marriage record or are interested in finding Pennsylvania marriage records to do historical or genealogical research, there are a few tips that can help you get right to the information you need.

In Pennsylvania, marriage records aren't kept by the Division of Vital Records but are instead only available on the county level. Those wishing to submit written requests should do so to the Marriage License Clerk in the County Courthouse where the marriage was originally registered.

Of course, as with any written request, this can take weeks to process and sometimes longer. However, if you choose to use an internet resource like an online public records search, you may be able to find the Pennsylvania marriage records that you're searching for without having to wait nearly as long.

Pennsylvania marriage certificates and copies are only available from the county where the marriage license was issued. You may apply to the Marriage License Clerks in the County court house in the proper county. You may also write to the Vital Records address or visit their website for addresses. Fees and charges will vary from county to county. For more information visit: Pennsylvania Department of Health