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What identification is required for a marriage license in Philadelphia?

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Direct answer

For Philadelphia, the published answer is Two forms of identification per applicant, one of which must be a photo ID, Photo ID (current and valid), one of: driver's license, state-issued photo ID, international driver's license, U.S. or international passport, military ID, or PHL City ID, Second ID: proof of Social Security number or ITIN — Social Security card, Social Security printout, ITIN document from the IRS, pay stub, W-2 form, or income tax return, and An applicant with no Social Security number or ITIN must still provide a second ID: a birth certificate (officially translated if necessary) or another acceptable photo ID. The Bureau's legacy instruction page adds resident alien card and consulate card to the accepted photo ID list.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Two forms of identification per applicant, one of which must be a photo ID
  • Photo ID (current and valid), one of: driver's license, state-issued photo ID, international driver's license, U.S. or international passport, military ID, or PHL City ID
  • Second ID: proof of Social Security number or ITIN — Social Security card, Social Security printout, ITIN document from the IRS, pay stub, W-2 form, or income tax return
  • An applicant with no Social Security number or ITIN must still provide a second ID: a birth certificate (officially translated if necessary) or another acceptable photo ID

The Bureau's legacy instruction page adds resident alien card and consulate card to the accepted photo ID list.

Official requirement

All applicants for a marriage license must provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a photo ID.

Issuing office

Philadelphia Marriage License Bureau, Office of the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans' Court

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Official sources for this answer

  • Get a marriage licenseCity of Philadelphia, Register of Wills (Marriage License Department) - checked July 26, 2026

    Both applicants must appear in person at the Register of Wills and provide the required documents, including identification. You can use your marriage license in any county in Pennsylvania. You cannot use it in another state or country. A regular marriage license costs $90. Quaker or self-uniting licenses cost $100. You will receive your license at the end of your visit. It will be valid on the third day after you apply, and remain valid for 60 days from the issue date.

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