Philadelphia County marriage license — office, fees & hours
How to get a marriage license in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: the issuing office, its address, phone and hours, the current fees, and how applying in person works.
Where to apply in Philadelphia County
| Office | Philadelphia County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court |
|---|---|
| Address | Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court, Room 180, City Hall Philadelphia 19107 |
| Phone | (215) 686-6250 |
| Website | https://www.phila.gov/departments/register-of-wills/ |
Good to know
Philadelphia County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court handles marriage licenses for Philadelphia County at Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court, Room 180, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The same elected office serves as both Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court. The office also handles probate and inheritance-tax matters for the county.
How the process works
Both people appear together in person with valid government photo ID. Pennsylvania issues marriage licenses through the Register of Wills or Clerk of Orphans' Court in each county; a license cannot be issued until the third day after application and is valid for no more than 60 days. Confirm anything time-sensitive with Philadelphia County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court before you travel, because office hours and fees can change.
Questions people ask
Where do I get a marriage license in Philadelphia County?
In person at the Philadelphia County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court, Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court, Room 180, City Hall (Philadelphia, PA 19107).
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Directory last checked 2026-10-24. Office details are gathered from official county sources — always confirm current hours and fees before visiting.