Apply For A Bethlehem Marriage License
If I want to get your marriage license in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where should I go to apply?
If you want to get your marriage license in Bethlehem, you should go with the person that you are marrying to the Northampton County Clerk of the Orphans’ Court office and submit a marriage license application. The Northampton County Clerk of the Orphans’ Court office is located in the Northampton County Courthouse at 669 Washington Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It usually takes around 15 minutes to process marriage license applications. You can find a link to a pdf document with information about marriage licenses online at the official Northampton County Clerk’s office website: Bethlehem Marriage License. Click on the link that says “Marriage License Requirements.”
What do I have to do to qualify to receive a marriage license in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
For you to qualify to receive a marriage license in Bethlehem, you and the person that you are marrying must both be single and at least 18 years old. You must present valid photo I.D. and your social security number. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you need to have parental consent to qualify for a marriage license in Bethlehem. If you are 15 years old, you need to have a court order as well as parental consent in order to qualify to receive a marriage license.
What do I have to do to qualify to receive a marriage license in Bethlehem if I have been married previously?
If you have been married previously, you need to present either the divorce decree or the death certificate relating to the end of your previous marriage when you apply for a new marriage license at the Northampton County Clerk of the Orphans’ Court office.
How long is the waiting period in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
The waiting period is 3 days after the marriage license is issued before the license becomes valid in Bethlehem. After the waiting period has passed, your marriage license is valid anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania for a period of 60 days starting the day that the license was issued.
Do I need blood tests to apply for a marriage license in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
No, you do not need blood tests or any kind of physical exam to apply for a marriage license in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
How much do I have to pay to receive a marriage license in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
You need to pay the marriage license fee of $50.00 in cash to receive a marriage license in Bethlehem.
Can I be married by a judge in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
Yes. A county clerk, justice of the peace, or an ordained member of religious clergy could also legally perform your marriage ceremony.
What do I do to receive a marriage certificate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
After your marriage license has been returned to the Northampton County Clerk of the Orphans’ Court office and recorded, you can then order a certified copy of your marriage certificate. Contact the Northampton County Clerk of the Orphans’ Court office to learn more.
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