Online Marriage License Applications (must be 18 years of age or older)

EFFECTIVE 12/07/2020:

The Clerk of Courts Office is open to the public for marriage licenses, however, due to COVID - 19 social distancing practices, please call 717-261-3805 to schedule an appointment.

An online application MUST be filled out prior to your appointment.

At least ONE (1) APPLICANT is required to be a Franklin County, PA resident.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 3-day waiting period in Pennsylvania which begins following the in-person portion of the application process.

Below are instructions and a link to fill out your Franklin County, PA marriage license application online. Please read ALL the instructions before filling out the application.

Instructions:

Please arrive no later than 4:00pm Monday-Friday to the following address:

Clerk of Courts Office, 2nd Floor

157 Lincoln Way East

Chambersburg, PA 17201

Please DO NOT use capital letters when filling out your application.

Things to remember to bring with you:

- ID (License, Birth Certificate, or Passport)

- Proof of SS# (Card or Tax Form)

- Your Marriage License Application Number

- $55.00 filing fee (no personal checks)

- Payment: Cash or Credit Card (Subject to 2.2% Service Charge or a minimum of $1)

- Most Recent Divorce Decree or Death Certificate if applicable

- Proof of reverting back to prior name

Call our office at 717-261-3805 between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday with any questions.

Click here to fill out an online marriage license.