Marriage License Information for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Below is all of the marriage license information you need in order to file in the county you will be married in. Please note that we have provided links to your county clerk’s official website as well as a link to the marriage license application form you will file.

Office Address 455 West Hamilton Street Room 123.5 Allentown, PA 18101-1614 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Applicants must appear together before 4:00 pm to apply. Closed on Holidays

Office Phone 610-782-3173

Useful Links County Website

Is a Blood Test Required?
No

Does one of us need to go in person to apply?
Both of you

How much is it?

$50.00 - Acceptable forms of payment include, cash, credit or debit - MasterCard, Visa or Discover cards (A 2.9% convenience fee is assessed for payments by credit/debit card.) Checks are NOT accepted.

What do I need to bring?

Proof of ages, photo ID's and Social Security numbers

How To Apply:

Both parties need to be present to apply for the license, photo ID and Social Security card or W-2 Form are required. If you have been previously married, you will need to show a certified copy of the final divorce decree, with court raised seal, of your divorce or annulment decree or know the date of death of a deceased spouse.

When does It Expire:

Name Change:
Filing for a marriage license in the state of Pennsylvania does not cause your or your spouse’s last name to automatically change. Married name change services are available to guide you through the married name change process if you opt to change your name.

Same Sex Couple:
Use this online resource for more information about your state’s marriage legislation.