Frances Roland Kovaleski, Director
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The Marriage License Bureau is a division of the Clerk of Orphans’ Court, an elected office held by Frances Roland Kovaleski. She has been serving the public in the capacity of Deputy since 1995 and was elected Register and Clerk in November, 2013.
The primary function of the Marriage License Bureau is taking application for and issuing marriage license to couples who plan to be married in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Marriage License Bureau archives all marriage licenses, issued in Lackawanna County from 1885 – to present day. All births and death records that have been recorded before 1906 are available on-line under the caption of “Genealogy research” and an excellent resource for tracing your family tree.
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Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans’ Court Lackawanna County Government Center At the Globe 123 Wyoming Ave Suite 521 Scranton Pa 18503-1632 Frances M Kovaleski MARRIAGE LICENSE BUREAU Lackawanna County BY APPOINTMENT ONLY If you plan on getting married in the next 60 days: PLEASE Click Here to E-File and Get More Information on Applying for a Marriage License Once you have applied on-line, phone 570-963-6702 to schedule an appointment. The fee is $70.00 check or money order made payable to Marriage License Bureau. No cash or credit cards.
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Normal Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. M-F
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Lackawanna County Government Center at the Globe
123 Wyoming Ave, Suite 521, Scranton, PA 18503. Phone 570.963.6702 with any questions. |
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Photo ID, (valid driver’s license), OR Current Passport, knowledge of Social Security Number, along with a $70.00 personal check or money order made payable to Marriage License Bureau. NO CREDIT CARDS. Once you have applied, Commonwealth Law requires a three (3) day waiting period. The license is Valid for 60 days after day of issue and you can use in any of the 67 counties in the State of PA. BOTH MUST APPEAR BEFORE THE CLERK at least 3 days prior to your marriage date. If either of the parties has been previously married, they need to present, to the clerk, a divorce Decree with a Judges signature, or a death certificate. If you have re-taken your maiden name after a divorce, a name change is also necessary. |
Time you can apply:
M-F from 9:30 am / 3:30 pm
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If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to call or email us at [email protected]. Please notice that all Marriage License forms are now available on line for you convenience. This website is intended to benefit the public.
Forms
| Certified Copy of Original Marriage Record | Genealogy Information |
| Officials Who Can Perform a Marriage Ceremony | Dual Citizenship Information |
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Administrative Contacts
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Frances Roland Kovaleski |
Tracy Diskin Doherty Esq |
General Inquiries Requests: |
Staff
Richard Conaboy
E-mail: [email protected]
Justin Giombetti
E-mail: [email protected]
Ralph Marino
E-mail: [email protected]
Fran Pantuso
E-mail: [email protected]
Joan Panzera
E-mail: [email protected]
Lesa Ricciardi
E-mail: [email protected]
Location
Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans Court
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, Suite 521
Scranton, PA 18503
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