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In
the case of marriage, some things you can’t
forget
The
cake is baked, the flowers have been delivered,
the veil is on, but whoops! Is there something
you’re
forgetting?
When
you’re busy with wedding planning, it’s
easy to overlook one mundane but crucial detail:
the marriage license. Without it, the marriage
will not be legally recognized as valid, no matter
how pretty the dress is or sumptuous the food.
So just to help get all your ducks in a row, here
are the P’s and Q’s of Pennsylvania
marriage licenses. |
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The Registrar’s Office, located in the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte,
is the place to apply for a Centre County marriage license. According to
Christine, who works in the Registrar’s Office, the license fee is
currently $50.
Both the bride and groom must apply for the license in person, and the
license cannot be picked up until three days after application (this waiting
period is to discourage quickie "Vegas-style" weddings), and
must be used within 60 days after it is picked up.
There are no requirements for either party to take a blood test or a physical,
and there is no need for the parties to bring any sort of identification
or official documents with them when they apply. "The parties swear
an oath in front of us," explains Christine.
In order to apply for a marriage license, both parties must be 18, although
16 and 17-year-olds can apply with a parent’s permission. In such
case, the parent must also be present when the couple applies for the license.
The Registrar’s Office hours are 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.
If you have questions, call 355-6724.
Once you do have the license and have gotten married, another legal matter
you may wish to take care of as a new bride is changing your name for Social
Security purposes. To do this, you can apply at the Social Security Office
at 901 University Drive in State College. They cannot accept your old Social
Security card as evidence of identity.
You’ll need to bring documentation that shows your old name and your
new name. Once issued, your new card will show your new name but will have
the same number as your old card. For further information, check out the
Social Security Administration ’s website at http://www.ssa.gov. |
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