Completing a marriage license application in Allegheny County is a two-step process. The license is issued after a mandatory three-day waiting period.
Note: An application for a marriage license is not a marriage license.
There are 2 types of marriage licenses that can be issued in Pennsylvania.
A self-uniting marriage license does not require an officiant to solemnize the marriage.
A traditional marriage license requires an officiant to solemnize the marriage.
The Department of Court Records does not determine who may or may not solemnize a marriage.
There are two ways to complete a marriage license application, filed either online or in person. Online filing requires a valid email address, and applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application is submitted for processing.
Online Marriage License Application
Department of Court Records Marriage License Section City-County Building, First Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Google Directions
Once the application is processed, there is a mandatory three-day waiting period required by Pennsylvania law. After this period ends, the marriage license will be mailed to the address provided by the applicants. A completed marriage license can also be picked up in person at the Marriage License office.
The fees for a Marriage License vary from county to county.
Allegheny County fees, including Pennsylvania taxes and surcharges, are as follows
City-County Building 414 Grant Street, First Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Google Directions
Phone: 412-350-4230 Email: dcrml@alleghenycounty.us
Contact the Marriage License Office
Updated Office HoursSept. 30, 2024 – April 5, 2025
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
No applications will be processed after 4:00 pm except on Wednesdays.
The officiant performing the marriage ceremony must file the marriage return with the Marriage License Office which issued the license, within 10 days of the date of the ceremony. A marriage record will not exist if the officiant who performs the marriage fails to file this document. Upon request, the Marriage License Office will inform the couples whether their marriage return has been filed and recorded.
Recording the Marriage Return
Obtaining Copies of Marriage Records