The Marriage Certificate Request Form is how you order certified copies of a marriage record from the Bucks County Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court in Pennsylvania. It is not an application for a Bucks County marriage license: it is for couples who already applied, because the form states that marriage records are kept in the county where the couple applied for the license. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by Bucks County.
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What is Marriage Certificate Request Form – Bucks County, PA PDF?
The Marriage Certificate Request Form is the Bucks County Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court form for ordering certified copies of a couple's marriage certificate or marriage license application, also called the long form, which includes the parents' information.
The form lets you choose between two documents, or both:
- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate. The form says it is generally used for a Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or as proof of marriage.
- Certified Copy of Marriage License Application. Also called the long form; it includes the parents' information.
It also asks whether the copy is for an Apostille. The form notes that dual citizenship generally requires both documents, the marriage application and the marriage certificate.
The county office that holds the record is the one where the couple applied for the marriage license, not where the wedding took place. The form therefore asks whether you applied in Bucks County and sends you to the county where you applied if you did not.
This form orders copies of an existing record. It does not apply for a marriage license. The revision printed on the form is Rev.02/2026, and the office is at the Administration Building, 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Who needs to file Marriage Certificate Request Form – Bucks County, PA PDF?
Anyone who needs a certified copy of a marriage certificate or marriage license application for a couple who applied for their marriage license in Bucks County uses this form. Typical reasons printed on the form are a Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or proof of marriage, or an Apostille or dual-citizenship matter.
Conditions on the form:
- The couple must have applied for the marriage license in Bucks County. If they applied elsewhere, the form tells you to contact that county.
- Enter both parties' names as they were at the time of application, which may be a previously married or maiden name.
- If either party is or was active U.S. military, a veteran or a first responder, the form shows no charge for the copies.
- For an Apostille, such as for dual citizenship, request both the marriage application and the marriage certificate.
The form does not say who may order a copy beyond these points, and it does not cover applying for a new marriage license. For questions about eligibility, call the Orphans' Court at (215) 348-6265.
When to file Marriage Certificate Request Form – Bucks County, PA PDF
Submit the form when you need a certified copy of a marriage certificate or marriage license application for a couple who applied in Bucks County. The form prints no deadline, no validity period and no processing time.
Plan around the document you need. The form says the certificate is generally used for a Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or proof of marriage, and that dual-citizenship Apostille requests need both the application and the certificate. If you are not sure the couple applied in Bucks County, check first, because the form directs applicants from other counties to contact the county where they applied.
Office hours and closure notices are on the county's page for obtaining a copy of a marriage certificate; call before you go.
Documents you need
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope, when you mail the form.
- A check or money order payable to Orphans' Court, when you mail the form and a fee applies.
- For an Apostille, such as for dual citizenship: request both the Certified Copy of Marriage License Application and the Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate.
How to fill out Marriage Certificate Request Form – Bucks County, PA PDF
Enter the names of the couple
Under Marriage Information, print both parties' names as they were at the time of application. This may be a previously married or maiden name.
Enter marriage date and file number
Write the Date of Marriage. Add the Vol. and No. or File number only if you know it.
Confirm you applied in Bucks County
Check Yes, please continue if you applied for the marriage license in Bucks County. Check No, contact the county where you applied if not, and contact that county.
Answer the cost question
Check Yes, no charge if either party is or was active U.S. military, a veteran or a first responder. Otherwise check No; a per-document fee applies, payable to Orphans' Court.
Choose the document and copies
Check Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate and/or Certified Copy of Marriage License Application (the long form, with parents' information). Enter the number of copies requested for each.
Answer the Apostille question
Check Yes or No for 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 receiving the copies.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, dates and the document choice, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Submit it through the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Marriage Certificate Request Form – Bucks County, PA PDF
You can order by mail, by phone with a credit card, or through the county offices, which hold both virtual and in-person appointments.
- By mail: send the completed form, a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check or money order payable to Orphans' Court to: Clerk of Orphans' Court, 55 E Court Street, Doylestown PA 18901. The county asks that all mail go to the Main Office in Doylestown.
- By phone: call the Orphans' Court at 215-348-6265 to order with a credit card. An additional fee applies for credit or debit card use; call or visit the office for the amount.
- Main Office, Doylestown: 55 East Court Street, 6th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901. Phone 215-348-6264 or 215-348-6254. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:15pm.
- Lower Bucks County Government Service Center: 7321 New Falls Rd., Levittown, PA 19055. Phone 267-580-3585. Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; appointments recommended and given priority.
- Upper Bucks County Government Service Center: 261 California Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951. Phone 215-348-6266. Thursdays only, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; appointments recommended.
The form lists [email protected] for questions. A fee applies per document unless the military, veteran or first-responder box is checked. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Ordering from Bucks County when the couple applied for the marriage license in another county; records are kept where the couple applied, not where they married.
- Entering the couple's current names instead of 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.
- Making the check or money order payable to someone other than Orphans' Court.
- Requesting only one document for an Apostille or dual-citizenship need, when the form says both the application and the certificate are generally required.
- Choosing the certificate when you need the parents' information, which appears on the Certified Copy of Marriage License Application (the long form).
- Sending mail to a satellite office when the county asks that all mail go to the Main Office in Doylestown.
- Printing carelessly, when the form says to print clearly.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the Bucks County marriage license application?
No. This form orders certified copies of a marriage certificate or marriage license application for a couple who already applied. It does not apply for a marriage license, and it asks whether you applied in Bucks County.
Where are marriage records kept for Bucks County?
Marriage records are recorded in the county where the couple applied for the marriage license, not where they married. If you applied in Bucks County, continue with this form; if not, the form says to contact the county where you applied.
What is the difference between the marriage certificate and the license application copy?
The certified copy of the marriage certificate is generally used for a Real ID, driver's license, passport, Social Security or proof of marriage. The certified copy of the marriage license application is the long form and includes the parents' information.
Can I order a marriage certificate by phone in Bucks County?
Yes. Call the Orphans' Court at 215-348-6265 to order with a credit card. An additional fee applies for card use, so ask the office for the amount when you call.
How do I mail the Marriage Certificate Request Form?
Mail the completed form with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check or money order payable to Orphans' Court to Clerk of Orphans' Court, 55 E Court Street, Doylestown PA 18901.
Is there a fee for a certified marriage certificate copy?
A fee applies per document, unless either party is or was active U.S. military, a veteran or a first responder, in which case the form shows no charge. Card payments carry an additional charge; call 215-348-6265 for current amounts.
What do I need for an Apostille or dual citizenship?
The form says dual citizenship generally requires both documents: the certified marriage license application and the certified marriage certificate. Check Yes on the Apostille question and request both.
Can I fill out the Marriage Certificate Request Form online?
Yes. You can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Bucks County and does not submit the request; you send it through the county's channels.
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