Marriage Records in Lackawanna County, PA
Marriage licenses and certificates filed with the county clerk where the license was issued, and indexed by the state vital-records office. Below is how to obtain marriage records in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — starting with the official government sources.
Faster, paid option
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Official government sources
The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.
Order birth and death certificates from the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records, the official state vital records office.
About 2 weeks online or by mail$20Online, mail, in personNamed person or eligible relative; unexpired govt photo IDThe trade-off if speed matters
How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.
Official source
- TimeAbout 2 weeks online or by mail
- Cost$20
- RequiresNamed person or eligible relative; unexpired govt photo ID
Faster paid option
- TimeOften minutes, online
- HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
- FeePaid convenience service
- Lackawanna County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free
Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Lackawanna County, PA County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Lackawanna County records.
- CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free
The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).
What’s included
What you can find
- Marriage licenses
- Certified certificates
- Date & place
- Officiant & witnesses