Find Armstrong County Marriage Records

Armstrong County marriage records are kept at the Register and Recorder office in the Armstrong County Courthouse in Kittanning. The office issues marriage licenses and stores copies of past records going back to 1885. You can visit the office to search for a marriage record or send a request by mail. Armstrong County is in west-central Pennsylvania and has about 65,000 residents. The Register and Recorder handles all marriage-related filings for the county. This page explains how to search for, request, and obtain marriage records in Armstrong County.

Armstrong County Register and Recorder

Lori A. Hirst serves as the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court for Armstrong County. Her office is in Suite 102 of the Armstrong County Courthouse at 500 East Market Street in Kittanning. The phone number is (724) 548-3220. Marriage license hours are more limited than general office hours. You can apply for a license from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday. Over-the-counter work runs from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Research hours go from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM.

An appointment is required for marriage licenses in Armstrong County. Call ahead to set one up. Both people must come to the office together with valid photo ID. You need to know your Social Security number, though you do not need to bring the card. Bring your parents' birthplaces and jobs, as these are part of the application. The fee is $66.00 in cash. Armstrong County takes cash or check only. No credit or debit cards are accepted at this office. Under Pennsylvania law, a license must be obtained before any marriage can take place.

The Armstrong County Register and Recorder website has details about the application process and office policies.

This page from the Armstrong County website covers marriage license hours, payment rules, and what to bring to your appointment in Kittanning.

Armstrong County Marriage License Process

Once you apply for a marriage license in Armstrong County, a three-day waiting period starts. The count includes the day you apply. You must come back on the third day to pick up the license. Only one person needs to come for pickup. The license is then good for 60 days from the date it is issued. If you do not hold the ceremony within that window, the license expires. You would need to start over and pay again.

Both parties must be at least 18 years old to get a license in Armstrong County. The three-day wait can be waived by an Orphans' Court Judge, but only in emergencies like grave illness or military deployment. Self-uniting marriage licenses are also available. Let the clerk know at the start of your application if you want one. The Armstrong County office does not check whether your officiant is qualified. That is the couple's job.

If either person does not speak English, an independent interpreter with government-issued photo ID must come along. Foreign documents need an English translation with a notarized affidavit of accuracy. If you changed your legal name at any point, bring the name change decree.

Note: Armstrong County requires an appointment for all marriage license applications, so always call (724) 548-3220 before visiting.

Obtain Armstrong County Marriage Records

To get a copy of a marriage record from Armstrong County, visit or contact the Register and Recorder office. A certified copy of a marriage record costs $7.50. A divorce decree copy costs $3.50. Provide the names of both parties as they appeared on the application and the date of the marriage. The clerk will search the files for you. Mail requests are accepted with a check or money order.

Armstrong County marriage records are public under Section 1309 of Title 23. Anyone can ask for a copy. You do not have to be named in the record. The Prothonotary office, also in the courthouse at Suite 103, has divorce records if you need those. Their phone number is (724) 548-3252.

You can also search Armstrong County court records through an online portal that covers case information.

This resource provides guidance on how to find court records in Armstrong County, including marriage-related filings.

Armstrong County Historical Marriage Records

Armstrong County has marriage records from October 1885 to the present. The county was formed on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny, Lycoming, and Westmoreland counties. It is named for John Armstrong, who served in the Continental Congress and as a major general during the Revolutionary War. The county seat has always been Kittanning. No known courthouse fires or disasters have harmed the record collection.

FamilySearch has free digital images of Armstrong County marriage licenses from 1885 to 1916. You can search these at FamilySearch.org under "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950" and filter by Armstrong County. The original records are at the courthouse. Microfilm copies are at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. The Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg may also have microfilm of some Armstrong County marriage records.

The Armstrong County Prothonotary has additional records if you need them. The office at 500 East Market Street, Suite 103 has records from the early 1800s. Phone them at (724) 548-3252. Their hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays.

Legal Help in Armstrong County

If you need legal help with marriage records or related matters in Armstrong County, there are options. Pennsylvania Legal Aid at palegalaid.net serves low-income residents across the state, including Armstrong County. The Pennsylvania Bar Association lawyer referral line is (800) 692-7375. They can point you to a family law attorney who works in the Armstrong County area.

The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us lets you search court records for free across all Pennsylvania counties. You can also reach the Pennsylvania State Archives at phmc.pa.gov for older marriage records on microfilm. Armstrong County also allows e-recording through vendors such as Simplifile, CSC Recording, ePN, and Indecomm, which can be useful for attorneys and title companies who handle marriage-related filings.

Note: Armstrong County accepts cash or check only for all in-person transactions, so plan your payment before visiting the courthouse in Kittanning.

Nearby Counties

Armstrong County sits in west-central Pennsylvania. It borders several other counties. Make sure you know which county issued the license you are looking for. Records stay with the county that granted them.

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