Allegheny County Courthouse

Allegheny County Courthouse - Gigi Olivia Photography

The Allegheny County Courthouse is fully booked for private events 2026. Booking for elopement ceremonies is still available, and reservations can be made within one year in advance.
Booking for 2027 events opens 18 months in advance from the desired event month.

Whether the vision is an intimate elopement ceremony on the staircase or a grand celebration under the stars, the Allegheny County Courthouse offers the flexibility to accommodate events and celebrations for every occasion.

The Allegheny County Courthouse accommodates up to 150 guests for a seated dinner in the outdoor courtyard, 200 for a standing, cocktail-style event, May through October. Reservation requests are accepted up to 18 months in advance of the event month. The Grand Staircase can also be reserved year-round in two-hour blocks for weekday elopements with less than 30 guests. Reservation requests for elopement ceremonies are accepted up to one year in advance. Note: weekday elopements occur during business hours and are not guaranteed to be private.

Venue Packages

Weekdays

The Grand Staircase and Courtyard make for an unforgettable setting for weddings and other special events. The Courtyard, with its quaint city garden, easily transformed into a perfect space for cocktail parties, dinners, and fundraisers. Nonprofit organizations are eligible for a discounted rental rate.

Standard	Up to Four Hours	Up to Eight Hours
Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm	$ 1,500	$ 3,000

Nonprofit	Up to Four Hours	Up to Eight Hours
Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm	$ 1,100	$ 2,200

Weekends & Holidays

The Grand Staircase and Courtyard make for an unforgettable setting for weddings and other special events. The Courtyard, with its quaint city garden, is easily transformed into a perfect space for cocktail parties, dinners, and fundraisers. Nonprofit organizations are eligible for a discounted rental rate.

Standard	Up to Eight Hours	Up to Twelve Hours
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays	$ 4,000.00	$ 6,000.00

Nonprofit	Up to Eight Hours	Up to Twelve Hours
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays	$ 2,700.00	$ 4,000.00

Elopement Ceremonies

The Grand Staircase can be reserved year-round for two-hour ceremonies with up to 30 guests. Two-hour ceremonies, such as elopement or special events, are permitted by reservation only and pending availability. Seating will be provided upon request.

Requests are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and not considered final until the applicant receives written confirmation from Allegheny County Venue Rentals.

Disclaimers:

The Allegheny County Courthouse is open to the public during business hours, which includes weekday elopement ceremonies. This is not guaranteed to be a private event.
An officiant is not provided.
Accepted payments: personal check, certified check, money order
Marriage licenses are managed by the Allegheny County Department of Court Records.

Marriage License Application

Up to 30 people (seated)

Weekday Ceremonies	Resident	Non-Resident
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Two-hour timeframes: 9:00 am - 11:00 am 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	$ 25	$ 50

Payment

Payment for weekday elopement ceremonies and special event reservations can be made in the form of a personal check, certified check, or money order.

Check payable to: Allegheny County Treasurer
Allegheny County Office of Marketing and Special Events
Attn: Venue Rentals
Floor 5 Room 519A
542 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Allegheny County Courthouse Complex

While most weddings and special events take place at the courthouse, the Allegheny County Courthouse Complex is actually comprised of three unique venue options: the Allegheny County Courthouse, Family Court (formerly the courthouse jail annex), and the County Office Building. Nonprofit organizations are eligible for a discounted rental rate.

County Office Building Lobby

Completed in 1931, the County Office Building was designed by Stanley L. Roush. Stanley is also known for designing Pittsburgh’s iconic Sister Bridges: the Roberto Clemente Bridge, Andy Warhol Bridge and Rachel Carson Bridge. The lobby features vaulted ceilings, marble floors, and an inlaid bronze county seal.

Up to 100 people (seated)

Standard	Up to Four Hours	Up to Eight Hours
Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm	$ 1,500	$ 3,000

Nonprofit	Up to Four Hours	Up to Eight Hours
Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm	$ 1,100	$ 2,200

Family Courthouse Courtyard

Also known as the old Allegheny County Jail (former jail annex), the Family Courthouse Courtyard is a National Historic Landmark designed by famed architect H. H. Richardson. The jail was built by the Norcross Brothers between 1884 and 1886. The courtyard has beautiful ivy that grows along the building, providing the perfect greenery backdrop.

This outdoor event space features a newly installed children’s playground, a granite memorial honoring the local soldiers who served in Vietnam, and beautiful wrought iron gates. These feature make it the ideal location for birthdays, corporate events, fundraisers, and other special occasions