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Marriage License
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The Marriage License Bureau is a division of the Clerk of Orphans’ Court, an elected office held by Linda Munley. She has been serving the public in this capacity since 1990.

The primary function on the Marriage License Bureau is taking application for and issuing marriage licenses to couples who plan to be married in the state of Pennsylvania. The Marriage License Bureau archives all marriage licenses issued in Lackawanna County from 1885 – present, as well as, birth and death records preceding 1906; making the office an excellent resource for genealogical research.

 

The Marriage License Bureau is located on the 4th floor of the Scranton Electric Building, 507 Linden Street, Scranton, PA. 18503. Offices hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hours for marriage license application are 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Except Holidays and Saturdays).

THE CLERK OF ORPHANS’ COURT HAS
SCHEDULED SATURDAY HOURS FOR 2009

As a courtesy to working couples, The Orphans’ Court Clerk is open one Saturday per month. Marriage License dates for Saturdays in 2009 are as follows: March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17. The office is open 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Customers may contact the office at (570) 963-6708 or fax at (570)963-6377.

Please notice that all Marriage License forms are now available online for your convenience. This website is intended to benefit the public. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to call or email us at marriagelicense@lackawannacounty.org.


Administrative Contacts
 
General Inquiries Requests:
Phone: (570)963-6708
Fax: 570-693-6377
 
Linda Munley, Register of Wills
Phone: (570)963-6702
Fax: (570)963-6377
 
Deputy Frances Kovaleski
Phone: (570)963-6702
Fax: (570)963-6377

Location
The Scranton Electric Building
507 Linden Street
4th Floor
Scranton, PA. 18503
 
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