Indiana County Marriage License Records

Indiana County marriage records are managed by the Register and Recorder at the Indiana County Courthouse in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Marriage license records in this county begin in 1885 and continue to the present day. Searching for a marriage record in Indiana County is straightforward, with options for in-person visits, mail requests, and online lookups. This page covers how to get marriage records from Indiana County, what you need for a marriage license, and where to find old records for genealogy. The county seat is the borough of Indiana, about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh.

Indiana County Register and Recorder

Maria Jack serves as the Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, and Clerk of Orphans' Court in Indiana County. The office is at the Indiana County Courthouse, 825 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701. You can reach the office by phone at (724) 465-3860 or by fax at (724) 465-3863. The email is mjack@indianacountypa.gov.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office is closed on holidays. Marriage license applications in Indiana County are handled by appointment only, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1301, all marriages in Pennsylvania must have a license issued by the Clerk of Orphans' Court.

Here is a screenshot of the Indiana County Register and Recorder page with more details.

The official Indiana County website lists all services, hours, and contact info for the Register and Recorder.

Indiana County Marriage License Application

Applying for a marriage license in Indiana County requires an appointment. The office takes appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Before your visit, you must complete the online application through the Landex system.

Both parties must appear in person. Bring the following:

• $55 in cash or check for the license fee
• Valid photo ID
• Social Security card
• Copy of most recent divorce decree if you were married before
• Death certificate if a prior spouse is deceased

If your divorce was in Indiana County, contact the Prothonotary's Office at (724) 465-3855. They can help locate your decree. The $55 fee includes records management, automation, and one certified copy of the marriage license.

Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1303, there is a three-day waiting period between the application and when the license is issued. The license is valid for 60 days in any Pennsylvania county once issued.

Note: Indiana County no longer handles passport applications as of 2025. This change does not affect marriage license services.

Searching Indiana County Marriage Records

You can search for Indiana County marriage records in several ways. The method you choose depends on whether you need a certified copy or just want to view the record.

To search online, log in to the Indiana County online service page, click "Search Public Records," then click "Marriage Names" to access the marriage records search portal. Enter the names and marriage dates to find the record you need.

For certified copies, you can visit the office, call, or send a mail request. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order. Send it to 825 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701. The Indiana County Register and Recorder FAQs page has more details. Make checks payable to "Clerk of Orphans' Court." Include your maiden name, married name, spouse name, phone number, and year of marriage.

Indiana County Marriage Record Fees

Indiana County has clear fees for marriage records. The marriage license itself costs $55 and includes one certified copy. Additional certified copies of a marriage license issued in Indiana County cost $5 each.

Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1307, the clerk issues the license once all requirements are met and there is no legal bar. The fee covers the application processing, records management, and automation costs.

A certified copy of a marriage record is needed for many legal purposes. It serves as proof of marriage for name changes, insurance claims, and Real ID applications. The $5 fee for a certified copy makes Indiana County one of the more affordable counties in Pennsylvania for this service.

Historical Marriage Records

Indiana County marriage records date back to 1885. FamilySearch has digitized the marriage license dockets from 1885 to 1916 and an index to marriages from 1885 to 1979. These records are free to search online.

The Pennsylvania State Archives also holds microfilm of Indiana County marriage records as part of Record Group 47. On-site researchers can view these records at the State Archives in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania residents can access some of these records for free through the Ancestry.com Pennsylvania portal.

Under 23 Pa.C.S. Section 1309, marriage license applications are public records. This means anyone can request to view them, not just the parties involved. Historical records in Indiana County follow this same rule.

For records before 1885, church records and newspaper archives may provide information about marriages in Indiana County. The Pennsylvania State Archives has some church records on microfilm.

Note: Third-party sites may list different fees than the official county website. Always verify fees with the Indiana County Register and Recorder before making a request.

Nearby Counties

Indiana County is in west-central Pennsylvania. If a marriage license was not filed here, try the surrounding counties. Couples sometimes applied in a neighboring county for convenience.

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