Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply
A marriage license in Lancaster costs $75. You wait 72 hours before the ceremony.
| Marriage license | $75 |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of the certificate | $20 |
| Waiting period | 72 hours (3 days) (Pennsylvania law) |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Appointment needed | No |
| Payment | Online applications pay by credit card when submitted; fee is non-refundable |
Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, non-resident license, courthouse ceremony, office hours.
Where to apply
Register of Wills, Lancaster County Courthouse, second floor, 50 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602
Official Lancaster marriage license page (lancastercountypa.gov)
Pennsylvania rules that apply here
- State fee range$90
- Minimum age18
Philadelphia asks for two forms of ID, one with a photo. Previously married applicants must prove the earlier marriage ended. See the full Pennsylvania marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a marriage license in Lancaster?
A marriage license in Lancaster costs $75. You wait 72 hours before the ceremony.
Where do you get a marriage license in Lancaster?
Register of Wills, Lancaster County Courthouse, second floor, 50 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602.
Sources
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Other Pennsylvania counties
| County | License fee |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | $90 |
| Allegheny | $90 |
| Montgomery | $85 |
| Bucks | $85 |
| Delaware | $60 |
| Chester | $75 |
| York County | $70 |
| Berks County | $65 |
| Lehigh County | $100 |
| Dauphin | $80 |