Huntingdon County Marriage Records and License Office
Marriage licenses in Huntingdon County are issued by the Clerk of Orphans' Court within the Register and Recorder office. The office is led by Kelsey Dunn and is located at the Huntingdon County Courthouse, 223 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652. The office phone is 814-643-2740, fax is 814-643-6849, and email is regrec@huntingdoncounty.net.
Marriage applicants may start with the county's online pre-application, but the online step does not complete the license. The county requires an appointment after the pre-application, and both applicants must appear in the Clerk of Orphans' Court office. Applicants should call the office after submitting the online form to schedule the appointment.
The county Register and Recorder page is the local office source for marriage licensing. The official county page for this office is shown below.
View the Huntingdon County Register and Recorder marriage office page.
This office also handles Orphans' Court work, so marriage license questions should go to the Register and Recorder rather than the Prothonotary.
How to Apply for a Huntingdon County Marriage License
The Huntingdon County marriage license process has an online start and an in-person finish. Applicants should not apply until they are within the permitted wedding window, because the license has a fixed validity period after issuance. The county also gives special instructions for applicants who need a translator or have foreign-language documents.
- Start the online pre-application through the Huntingdon marriage license application page.
- Answer each question in the online form, using "Unknown" where the instructions allow it for unknown information.
- After submitting the online pre-application, call 814-643-2740 to schedule the required appointment.
- Both applicants must appear in person with valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security card or birth certificate.
- Bring certified prior-marriage documents if either applicant was previously married.
- Pay the license fee in cash at the appointment and observe the three-day Pennsylvania waiting period.
The official online pre-application page gives the county's appointment, cash payment, and document rules.
Open the Huntingdon County online marriage license pre-application.
The pre-application is a convenience step, not a substitute for appearing before the Clerk of Orphans' Court by appointment.
Huntingdon County Marriage Records Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old because Pennsylvania no longer permits marriage applicants under 18. Blood tests are not required, and common law marriage is no longer valid in Pennsylvania for new marriages after January 1, 2006. The license is valid for 60 calendar days from issuance and may be used anywhere in Pennsylvania.
| Requirement | Huntingdon County rule | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| When to apply | Within 60 days of the wedding date | Do not apply earlier than the county instructions allow. |
| Appearance | Both applicants must appear | The appointment follows the online pre-application. |
| Waiting period | Three days after appearing | Plan the appointment before the ceremony date. |
| Identification | Government-issued photo ID | Driver's license, passport, or military ID are listed examples. |
| Identity support | Social Security card or birth certificate | Bring the original or accepted document requested by the office. |
| Prior marriage | Certified final divorce decree or death certificate | Divorce decrees need the judge's signature. |
| Language access | Call ahead for a court-approved translator | Foreign-language documents must be translated into English. |
Huntingdon County Marriage License Application Fields
The public instructions show the online controls and practical information applicants should be ready to provide, though the full applicant field labels are behind the application acceptance flow. Pop-up blockers should be turned off before using the Infocon application page.
| Field or control | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accept or Decline | Yes | Used to enter or leave the online application flow. |
| Save and Submit | Yes | Applicants complete questions before submitting the pre-application. |
| Both applicants' identifying information | Yes | Used by the Clerk of Orphans' Court to prepare the license. |
| Social Security card or birth certificate information | Yes | Bring the supporting document to the appointment. |
| Photo ID information | Yes | Government-issued ID must be shown in person. |
| Prior marriage status | Yes | Certified divorce decree or death certificate is required when applicable. |
| Wedding timing | Yes | Applicants should be within 60 days of the wedding date. |
Huntingdon County Marriage and Divorce Fees
Marriage license payment and divorce filing payment go to different courthouse offices. The marriage license fee is paid to the Clerk of Orphans' Court in cash only. Divorce filing and certified divorce decree costs are handled by the Prothonotary under the 2026 fee schedule.
| Item | Amount | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage license | $55 cash only | Clerk of Orphans' Court |
| Divorce complaint, one count | $132.25 | Prothonotary |
| Divorce complaint, two counts | $199.25 | Prothonotary |
| Divorce complaint, two counts with custody | $211.75 | Prothonotary |
| Divorce complaint, three counts | $267.25 | Prothonotary |
| Certified copy or certification | $5.00 | Prothonotary |
How to Look Up Huntingdon County Marriage Records
For marriage records, contact the Register and Recorder / Clerk of Orphans' Court. The office can answer record questions by phone, by email, by mail, or at the courthouse counter. Infocon is also part of the local online access picture for Register and Recorder records, although the marriage license pre-application is separate from a completed marriage record search.
Infocon County Access is the online service referenced for public Register and Recorder material.
Visit Infocon County Access for Huntingdon County Register and Recorder records.
When requesting a marriage record, use both spouses' names, the approximate marriage date, and any license or docket information available.
How to Find Huntingdon County Divorce Records
Divorce records are not issued by the marriage-license office. Divorce complaints are filed in the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas through the Prothonotary, and the Prothonotary prepares certified copies of divorce decrees. Sarah Snare is the Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts, with the office at 223 Penn Street in the courthouse.
For a divorce record search, start with UJS Case Search under Court of Common Pleas, set the county to Huntingdon, and search by party name or docket number. For a certified decree, request the copy from the Prothonotary with the party names, docket number if known, and applicable fee. Divorce files may include financial, custody, minor-child, or abuse-related material that is redacted or restricted.
Certified Huntingdon County Divorce Decrees and Marriage Copies
Certified divorce decrees come from the Prothonotary because that office maintains the Court of Common Pleas divorce action. Certified marriage record questions should go to the Clerk of Orphans' Court within the Register and Recorder office. Mail requests should include names, dates, record type, return address, and payment instructions confirmed with the office before sending.
Staff can process records and explain office procedure, but they cannot give legal advice about divorce strategy, custody claims, property rights, or whether a record qualifies for restricted treatment.