Pennsylvania § 1301 - Marriage license required.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1301 — Marriage license required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1301. Marriage license required.
(a) General rule.--No person shall be joined in marriage in this Commonwealth until a marriage license has been obtained.
(b) Place of marriage ceremony.--A license issued under this part shall authorize a marriage ceremony to be performed in any county of this Commonwealth.
(c) Identity of applicants.--Prior to issuance of the license, the person issuing the license must be satisfied as to the identity of both of the applicants.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1301
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1301 cover?
Section 1301 ("Marriage license required.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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