Marriage License Application Process 
(please complete all steps)

All Marriage License Applications are completed electronically through our online Portal. All appointments are done virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Your application can be submitted any time prior to your marriage, it will remain in our system indefinitely.

Step 1.   Submit your application in the Marriage License Portal:

• Login as Guest-you do not need to create a Username and Password
• Accept Disclaimer
• E-file Marriage License Application and Continue
• Enter all information for both Applicants and “Submit to County” button
• License reprints are subject to a $15.00 fee
  Click here to begin online Application.

Step 2. Schedule your wedding date with an officiant:

• Can be a Judge, Minister, Priest, etc. You must have a confirmed wedding date and officiant before scheduling your virtual appointment. 
• License is valid only in Pennsylvania.  
• CEREMONIES ARE NOT PERFORMED ON SITE.
  Berks County Magisterial District Justices

Step 3. Schedule your virtual appointment through the Virtual Booking link.

•  Click here for your Virtual Booking

Appointments are scheduled Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For your virtual appointment we will need the following:

• Valid Photo ID for both parties
• If previously married, you will need to provide a printed Divorce Decree or Death Certificate in English
• Social Security Numbers-the card is not necessary
• If non-U.S. Citizen - a notarized Marriage Affidavit is required
• Payment of $65 via Visa/Mastercard is due at the time of your virtual appointment

Your license is issued after your virtual appointment 

• Please schedule your appointment accordingly: the license will be valid on the 3rd day after your virtual meeting and will remain valid for 60 days from the issue date
• If you fail to get married within the 60-day time period-your license will expire, and you will have to repeat the process and the $65 will be required again
• If you cannot speak English, a third-party translator (18+) must join the video conference
• Your license can be picked up in our office:
  
  
  Register of Wills-2nd. Floor
  Berks County Services Center
  633 Court Street
  Reading, PA 19601
  Monday -Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Additional Information

Marriage Affidavit
Berks County Magisterial District  Justices
Marriage Certificate Request Form

Marriage License Portal

The Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' has created an online service that allows for submitting an online Marriage Application. Click on the Register of Wills/Orphan's Court Online Services link below and follow the prompts from the site.