Marriage Records for Levittown
Levittown marriage records are handled by the Bucks County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court. Levittown is a census-designated place in lower Bucks County with no separate municipal government for vital records. The good news for Levittown residents is that a Bucks County satellite office is right in Levittown at the Lower Bucks County Government Service Center on New Falls Road. This page explains how to get a marriage license, search for old records, and obtain copies through the Bucks County office system.
Levittown Quick Facts
Levittown Marriage License Office
Levittown residents can apply for a marriage license without driving to the main county seat in Doylestown. The Lower Bucks County Government Service Center is located right in Levittown and provides the same marriage license services as the main office. This satellite office is a branch of the Bucks County Register of Wills.
| Levittown Office | Lower Bucks County Government Service Center 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19055 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (267) 580-3585 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Main Office | 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 |
| Main Phone | (215) 348-6265 |
| Main Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
The Levittown office closes for lunch between noon and 1:00 PM each day. Appointments are recommended and receive priority over walk-ins. Call (267) 580-3585 to set up a time. Both virtual and in-person appointments are available at this location.
There is also an Upper Bucks County Government Service Center at 261 California Road in Quakertown, but it is only open on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For Levittown residents, the local office on New Falls Road is by far the most convenient choice.
Note: The Levittown office offers the same services and fees as the Doylestown main office, so there is no need to travel to the county seat for marriage records.
Applying for a Marriage License
The process starts online. Levittown couples can complete the marriage license application through the Bucks County Register of Wills online portal. Go to the portal, click "Login as Guest," and select "e-file Marriage Application." After submitting the form, both applicants must appear together at the Levittown office or join a virtual meeting to verify their identity and sign the license.
You will need valid photo ID and your Social Security number. If you were married before, bring a certified copy of your divorce decree or a death certificate for your former spouse. Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1301, a license is required for every marriage in Pennsylvania.
A view of the Levittown area Bucks County portal shows the resources available to residents seeking county services.
After you file the application, a three-day waiting period applies under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1303. Once the waiting period passes, the clerk issues your license. It is valid for 60 days and can be used in any county in Pennsylvania.
Self-uniting marriage licenses are also available. These allow a couple to marry without an officiant. Two witnesses sign the license instead. The fee for a self-uniting license is the same as a standard license.
Levittown Marriage Record Fees
The total cost for a marriage license in Bucks County is $85. This applies at both the Levittown and Doylestown offices. The package includes a $50 application fee, a $10 ACP fee, and one certified Certificate of Marriage for $25.
Other fees Levittown residents may encounter:
- Additional certified marriage certificate: $25
- Duplicate or reissue of marriage license: $25
- Affidavit of Name Verification: $25
- Emergency waiver of three-day waiting period: $95
- Active military waiver: Free
- Non-resident affidavit: $25
Contact the office at (267) 580-3585 or the county toll-free line at (888) 942-8257 to verify current fees. You can also email registerofwills@buckscounty.gov or orphansscourt@buckscounty.gov with questions about marriage records.
Note: Active duty military members are exempt from the waiting period waiver fee, which helps service members who may be on short leave and need to marry quickly.
Finding Old Marriage Records
Bucks County has marriage records going back to 1684. That is more than 340 years of records, making it one of the most complete collections in Pennsylvania. The Register of Wills maintains original documents from 1684 to 1936 on-site, along with files from the past five years. All other records are kept off-site and can be pulled with advance notice.
Levittown itself is a much newer community. William Levitt developed the area between 1951 and 1958 as a planned suburban community. So most Levittown marriage records date from the 1950s onward. But if you are doing family research for people who lived in the area before Levittown was built, the Bucks County records go back to the colonial era.
Below is a screenshot of the Visit Bucks County page, which provides general area information for Levittown and the surrounding region.
Genealogical searches by name from 1684 to 1950 cost $25 per name at the county office. Certified marriage application records from 1885 to the present are $25 each. Plain copies of marriage applications from 1885 onward cost $1 per record. The Bucks County Genealogical Search page has full details on how to submit a request.
After the Wedding Ceremony
Once a Levittown couple has their ceremony, the signed license must go back to the Bucks County Register of Wills. Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1309, the officiant files the completed license with the issuing clerk. You can return it to the Levittown office on New Falls Road or the main office in Doylestown.
After filing, the marriage record becomes public. Anyone can request a copy. Certified copies cost $25 and include the county seal. Plain copies are $0.25 per page for self-service or $1 per page for staff copies. These records are maintained by the Bucks County Register of Wills indefinitely.
The Bucks County online records portal also lets you search and view more recent records through a web viewer. The Bucks County Register of Wills website has links to the portal and other online tools. For records not available online, contact the Levittown office or the main Doylestown office.
Pennsylvania Marriage License Rules
All Levittown marriages follow state law. Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1307, the clerk issues the license once the application is complete and the three-day waiting period has passed. The license must be signed by the couple, the officiant, and at least two witnesses during the ceremony.
Pennsylvania law does not require a blood test or residency in the county where you apply. Anyone can apply for a marriage license in Bucks County, even if they live outside the county or outside Pennsylvania. The license is valid statewide for 60 days.
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal provides access to court records across the state. While the portal focuses on case records, it can be helpful for finding marriage-related court actions in Bucks County. For standard marriage certificates and license copies, the Register of Wills is the correct office.
Bucks County Marriage Records
Levittown is part of Bucks County, and all marriage records are stored at the county level. The Levittown office on New Falls Road is a satellite of the main Bucks County Register of Wills. For the complete county page with all office locations, historical record details, and online search tools, visit the Bucks County page.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Residents of other areas in the region apply for marriage records at their own county office. Select a city to learn more.