Find Bucks County Marriage Records
Bucks County marriage records are maintained by the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans' Court in Doylestown. This office has records dating all the way back to 1684 and issues all marriage licenses for the county. You can search records online, visit the main office in Doylestown, or use the satellite locations in Levittown and Quakertown. Bucks County offers both in-person and virtual appointments for license applications. The office also handles genealogical search requests for older marriage records going back more than three centuries.
Bucks County Quick Facts
Bucks County Register of Wills
The Bucks County Register of Wills issues all marriage licenses and stores marriage records for the county. Linda Bobrin, Esquire, serves as the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans' Court. The main office is in the Bucks County Administration Building at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown. It is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
Bucks County also runs two satellite offices. The Lower Bucks County Government Service Center at 7321 New Falls Road in Levittown is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Upper Bucks location at 261 California Road in Quakertown is open on Thursdays only from 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Both locations can help with marriage license applications for Bucks County residents.
The Bucks County office provides a web portal for online record searches. You can look up marriage records, file applications, and view case information from home. This portal covers both current and historical filings in Bucks County.
| Office |
Bucks County Register of Wills 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (215) 348-6265 Toll Free: (888) 942-8257 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| registerofwills@buckscounty.gov |
Note: When searching cases online in Bucks County, use the case number format without the 09 prefix to get accurate results.
How to Search Bucks County Marriage Records
You can search for marriage records in Bucks County through several channels. The method you pick depends on the age of the record and the type of copy you need. Online searches are fast and free for basic information. In-person visits let you view original documents and get certified copies on the spot.
The Bucks County E-Filing and Web Viewer lets you search the Register of Wills records from any computer. Go to the Bucks County marriage license page to access the portal. You can search by name or case number. Under Section 1309 of Title 23, all marriage license applications in Pennsylvania are filed as public records. Anyone may request to view them in Bucks County.
For in-person searches, visit the main office at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown. Staff can look up records by name and provide copies. Uncertified copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. If a record cannot be found through normal channels, you can file a request through the Open Records Officer, Douglas M. Wayne, at the same address.
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal also gives access to Bucks County court records. You can search docket sheets by party name or case number at no cost.
Bucks County Marriage License Fees
Bucks County charges a total of $85.00 for the complete marriage license package. This breaks down into a $50.00 application fee, a $10.00 ACP fee, and one certified Certificate of Marriage at $25.00. The full fee schedule lists all costs for Bucks County marriage services.
Other fees you may encounter in Bucks County include:
- Certified copy of marriage certificate: $25.00
- Duplicate or reissued license: $25.00
- Verification letter: $25.00
- Emergency waiver of three-day wait: $95.00
- Outside office appearance: $175.00
- Affidavit of name verification: $25.00
Active military members can get the waiting period waiver at no charge in Bucks County. Credit and debit cards are accepted for all fees. The office also takes cash and checks for most services.
Applying for a Bucks County Marriage License
Bucks County lets you start the marriage license process online. Go to the Register of Wills Online Services portal and click "Login as Guest," then select "e-file Marriage Application." After you fill out the online form, both applicants must appear together in a virtual or in-person meeting. You will need to show identification and sign the license at that time.
Pennsylvania law under Section 1301 states that no marriage can be solemnized without a license. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. Bring a valid photo ID and your Social Security number. If you were married before, bring certified proof that the prior marriage ended. The three-day waiting period begins once both people appear and complete the process in the Bucks County office.
The license remains valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. It can be used anywhere in Pennsylvania. Bucks County issues both traditional licenses and self-uniting licenses under 23 Pa. C.S. Section 1502. A self-uniting license does not require an officiant but needs two witnesses.
Note: Non-residents and out-of-state applicants who apply in Bucks County must complete an additional affidavit at a cost of $25.00.
Bucks County Genealogical Marriage Search
Bucks County has one of the oldest record collections in Pennsylvania. The Register of Wills records date back to 1684. The Archive Research Center in Doylestown holds the complete set of microfilm records. Original documents from 1684 to 1936 are stored on site and available for review.
A genealogical search request for Bucks County records from 1684 to 1950 costs $25.00 per name. This fee is not refundable, even if no record is found. The search covers the index and returns any matches. Staff copies cost $1.00 per page, while copies you make yourself cost $0.25 per page. Certified marriage application records from 1885 to the present cost $25.00 each. Plain copies of the same records cost $1.00.
The Pennsylvania State Archives holds digitized microfilm of some Bucks County records. The Ancestry.com collection of Pennsylvania marriages from 1852 to 1854 may include Bucks County entries. Pennsylvania residents can access Ancestry for free through the State Archives partnership. FamilySearch also has county marriage records from 1885 to 1950 that may cover Bucks County.
Cities in Bucks County
Bucks County includes several communities where residents can access marriage records through the county Register of Wills. The Levittown satellite office makes it easier for lower Bucks County residents to handle license applications without driving to Doylestown.
All marriage licenses in Bucks County are issued by the Register of Wills, regardless of which town you live in. The Levittown office at 7321 New Falls Road handles applications for those in the southern part of the county.
Nearby Counties
Bucks County sits in southeastern Pennsylvania and borders several other counties. Marriage records are always filed in the county where the couple applied for the license. If you are unsure which county holds your record, check where the application was made.