The Marriage Certificate Request Form is the Bucks County Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court form for ordering certified copies of a marriage certificate or of a marriage license application. If you are looking for a Bucks County marriage license record, this is the form that asks the Orphans' Court for a copy of it. It is used for proof of marriage, for example with a Real ID, driver's license, passport or Social Security, and for apostille requests. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at the official URL, and you deliver the request to the Clerk of Orphans' Court yourself.
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What is Bucks County Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF)?
The Marriage Certificate Request Form is the Bucks County Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court form used to order certified copies of a marriage certificate or of a marriage license application from the county's marriage records, for use as proof of marriage.
The form is a request for copies of records that already exist. It is not an application for a marriage license. It lets you choose between two documents:
- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate. The form says this copy is generally used for a Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or other proof of marriage.
- Certified Copy of Marriage License Application. The form also calls this the Long Form, and it includes the parents' information.
A separate question asks whether the copy is for an Apostille. For dual citizenship, the form notes that you generally need both documents, the marriage application and the marriage certificate.
The form states how records are kept: marriage records are recorded in the county where the couple applied for their marriage license, not where they were married. For that reason it asks whether you applied for the license in Bucks County. The Orphans' Court office is in the Administration Building, 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. The revision printed on the form is Rev.02/2026.
Who needs to file Bucks County Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF)?
Anyone who needs a certified copy of a marriage certificate or of a marriage license application for a couple who applied for their marriage license in Bucks County uses this form. The form asks you to give the names of both parties as they were at the time of the application, which may be a previously married or maiden name.
Conditions printed on the form:
- Applied in another county. If you did not apply for the license in Bucks County, the form tells you to tick No and contact the county where you applied. Where the couple was married does not decide which county holds the record.
- Military, veterans and first responders. If either party is or was active U.S. military, a veteran or a first responder, the form shows no charge. Everyone else pays the per-document charge shown on the form.
- Apostille or dual citizenship. If the copy is for an Apostille, mark Yes. The form says dual citizenship generally requires both documents.
The form does not say who may sign for another person or who is entitled to receive records. Call the Orphans' Court at 215-348-6265 for questions about that.
When to file Bucks County Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF)
Send the request whenever you need a certified copy of the marriage certificate or marriage license application. The form prints no deadline or expiration date. It names common uses for the certificate: Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or other proof of marriage. The apostille question applies when the copy will be used abroad, for example for dual citizenship. Before sending it, make sure the couple applied for the license in Bucks County, because the form directs anyone who applied elsewhere to that county. Have the date of marriage ready, and the volume and number or file number if you know it. The form does not state a processing time.
Documents you need
- A check or money order payable to Orphans' Court for the per-document charge, when mailing the form; not needed if the no-charge military, veteran or first responder box applies.
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope, when you mail the form to the Clerk of Orphans' Court.
- For an apostille or dual citizenship: both the Certified Copy of Marriage License Application and the Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate, as the form says both are generally needed.
How to fill out Bucks County Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF)
Print the names of the couple
Under Marriage Information, print clearly both parties' names at the time of application. This may be a previously married or maiden name.
Enter the date of marriage
Write the Date of Marriage in the space provided.
Add the volume and number
Enter the Vol. and No. or File number if you know it. The form marks it as optional by saying "if known".
Confirm the license was issued in Bucks County
Answer Did you apply for the marriage license in Bucks County? Tick Yes, please continue, or tick No, contact the county where you applied.
Answer the military and first responder question
Under Cost, tick Yes, no charge if either party is or was active U.S. military, a veteran or a first responder. Otherwise tick No and note the payment instructions printed on the form.
Choose the document and copies
Under Document Requested, tick Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate, Certified Copy of Marriage License Application, or both, and write the number of copies for each.
Answer the apostille question
Tick Yes or No to Is this for an Apostille. For dual citizenship, the form says you generally need both documents.
Complete the correspondent information
Enter the Name, Address, Email address and Phone Number of the person who is requesting the copies.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, date, copies and ticked boxes, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Prepare your payment and envelope as described under How to submit.
How to submit Bucks County Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF)
The form names two ways to request copies: by mail, or by phone with a credit card.
- By mail: Send the completed form to Clerk of Orphans' Court, 55 E Court Street, Doylestown PA 18901. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check or money order payable to Orphans' Court, unless the no-charge military, veteran or first responder box applies.
- By phone: You may call the Orphans' Court at 215-348-6265 to order with a credit card. An additional fee applies for credit or debit card use. The form says to call or visit the office for card payments.
The per-document charge and the card fee are printed on the form, and the amounts are not repeated here. Ask the Orphans' Court if you are unsure what you owe. The form header also lists [email protected] and www.buckscounty.gov/orphanscourt for contact. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the request to Bucks County when the couple applied for their marriage license in another county; the form says to contact the county where you applied.
- Assuming the record is held where the couple was married; the form says records are kept in the county where the license application was made.
- Entering current names only, when the form asks for both parties' names at the time of application, which may be a previously married or maiden name.
- Mailing the form without a self-addressed, stamped envelope or without a check or money order, when the charge applies.
- Making the check or money order payable to someone other than Orphans' Court.
- Ordering only one document for dual citizenship, when the form says you generally need both the marriage application and the marriage certificate.
- Not stating how many copies of each document you want in the number of copies lines.
- Leaving the military, veteran or first responder question unmarked, so the charge cannot be determined.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the form to get a Bucks County marriage license?
No. This form requests certified copies of an existing marriage certificate or marriage license application. It does not apply for a license. The county's Orphans' Court page, Marriage Licenses and Certificates, is at https://www.buckscounty.gov/657/Marriage-Licenses-and-Certificates.
Where do I mail the Bucks County marriage certificate request?
Mail it to Clerk of Orphans' Court, 55 E Court Street, Doylestown PA 18901. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check or money order payable to Orphans' Court, unless the no-charge box applies.
Can I order a marriage certificate copy by phone?
Yes. The form says you may call the Orphans' Court at 215-348-6265 to order with a credit card, and an additional fee applies for credit or debit card use. Call or visit the office to arrange card payment.
What if we were married in Bucks County but applied in another county?
The record is not held in Bucks County. The form says marriage records are recorded in the county where the couple applied for their license, not where they were married, so tick No and contact the county where you applied.
Who pays nothing for a copy of a marriage certificate?
The form shows no charge if either party is or was active U.S. military, a veteran or a first responder. Others pay a per-document charge, with the amount printed on the form; ask the Orphans' Court at 215-348-6265 for details.
What is the difference between the marriage certificate and the license application copy?
The form lists them as two documents. The certificate copy is generally used for Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or proof of marriage. The license application copy is also called the Long Form and includes the parents' information.
What do I need for an apostille on a marriage record?
Tick Yes on the apostille question. For dual citizenship, the form says you generally need both documents, the marriage application and the marriage certificate, so request a copy of each.
Can I fill out the marriage certificate request online?
You can complete the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the request to the county; you mail it or order by phone through the Orphans' Court channels.
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