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How can you pay the marriage license fee in Philadelphia?

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Direct answer

For Philadelphia, the published answer is Visa, Mastercard, and Money order. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. The Bureau's legacy instruction page also lists certified checks; the current service page does not.

Published rule and conditions

Accepted payment methods
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Money order

Cash and personal checks are not accepted. The Bureau's legacy instruction page also lists certified checks; the current service page does not.

Official requirement

You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, or money order at the time of your visit. We do not accept cash or personal checks.

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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