Pennsylvania § 1310 - Duration and form of license.
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§ 1310. Duration and form of license.
The marriage license shall not be valid for a longer period than 60 days from the date of issue and shall be in substantially the following form:
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County of (name)
To any person authorized by law to solemnize marriage:
You are hereby authorized to join together in holy state of matrimony, according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (name) and (name).
Given under my hand and seal of the Court of Common Pleas of (name), at (city, borough or town), on (date).
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Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1310
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1310 cover?
Section 1310 ("Duration and form of license.") 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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