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Poconos Weddings
Getting married in the Poconos
Basic Requirements:
Both the bride and the groom must be at least 18 years old and single.
If either party is under the age of 18, parental consent is required.
You must have the marriage license. You may apply at the Office of Clerk
of Orphans' Court in any Pennsylvania State Courthouse. One courthouse
is located in each county. You must apply in person and there is a mandatory
three-day waiting period before you can pick up the marriage license.
The license is valid for 60 days and may only be used in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
Identification:
You must provide proof of identity. Both parties must have a birth certificate
and/or a drivers license.
Divorce Decree:
If either party is divorced, each must submit a certified copy of any
and all divorce decrees (if married more than once).
The cost of the marriage license varies among the four county courthouses
in the Pocono Mountains region. Most courthouses will only take cash and
no other form of payment. Check with each individual courthouse for prices,
etc. before you go. Also, all forms submitted for a marriage license must
have original signatures. NO STAMPS.
Monroe County Courthouse:
North Seventh and Monroe St.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570).420.3400
Carbon County Courthouse:
P.O. BOX 127
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570).325.2481
Pike County Courthouse:
412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
(570).296.7231
Wayne County Courthouse:
Court Street
Honesdale, PA 18341
(570).253.5970
Ministers and Magistrates:
Officiate:
Most clergy request to meet with the couple prior to the wedding. This
request period may be from one week to six months in advance. Consultations
will not be done less than one week before the wedding date. It would
be appropriate to consult with your local clergy for advice on this matter.
You can bring whomever you wish to perform the ceremony or we can refer
you to Reverend Ellyn Kravette, Interfaith Minister who performs several
weddings throughout the Poconos. You can reach her at (800).969.4340 You
can also contact one of the following:
Magistrates in Carbon County:
Bruce Appleton (215).826.3707
Edward Lewis (570).325.2751
Irene Hudsky (570).645.3024
Paul John Hadzick (570).427.4100 (list continues right column)
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