Marriage License
The Marriage License Bureau at the Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month beginning March 28.
The primary function of the Marriage License Bureau is taking application for and issuing marriage license to couples who plan to be married in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Marriage License Bureau archives all marriage licenses, issued in Lackawanna County from 1885 – to present day. All births and death records that have been recorded before 1906 are available on-line under the caption of “Genealogy research” and an excellent resource for tracing your family tree.
GENEALOGY RESEARCH – click to begin
If you plan on getting married in the next 60 days: PLEASE E-File Here
Once you have applied on-line, phone 570-963-6702 to schedule an appointment. The fee is $70.00 cash, check or money order made payable to Marriage License Bureau.
As of January 2nd 2024 payment is now being accepted in the form of cash, check or money order.
Time: Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. M-F; by Appointment Only!
The Marriage License Bureau at the Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month beginning March 28, 2024. Marriage License Bureau Evening Hours
Requirements:
Photo ID, (valid driver’s license), OR Current Passport, knowledge of Social Security Number, along with $70.00 cash, personal check or money order made payable to Marriage License Bureau. NO CREDIT CARDS.
Once you have applied, Commonwealth Law requires a three (3) day waiting period. The license is Valid for 60 days after day of issue and you can use in any of the 67 counties in the State of PA.
BOTH MUST APPEAR BEFORE THE CLERK at least 3 days prior to your marriage date.
If either of the parties has been previously married, they need to present, to the clerk, a divorce Decree with a Judges signature, or a death certificate.
If you have re-taken your maiden name after a divorce, a name change is also necessary.
Records Search for Register of Wills, Orphans’ Court and Marriage License Bureau
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If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to call or email us at [email protected]. Please notice that all Marriage License forms are now available on line for you convenience. This website is intended to benefit the public.
Forms
| Certified Copy of Original Marriage Record | Genealogy Information |
| Officials Who Can Perform a Marriage Ceremony | Dual Citizenship Information |
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Administrative Contacts
| Frances Roland Kovaleski Register of Wills Phone: (570)963-6702 Fax: (570)963-6377 E-mail: Contact Me |
Tracy Diskin Doherty Esq Deputy Register of Wills Phone: 570-963-6702 Fax: 570-963-6377 E-mail: Contact Me |
General Inquiries Requests: Phone: (570)963-6708 Fax: 570-963-6377 |
Location
Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans Court
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor
Scranton, PA 18503