Dauphin County Pennsylvania Marriage Records

Search For Marriage Records

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Dauphin County Marriage & Divorce Records Offices
Dauphin County Clerk101 Market StreetHarrisburgPA17101717-780-6530
Dauphin County Marriage LicenseRegister & Clerk Of Orphans' Court, 101 Market St., 1St Flr., Rm. 103HarrisburgPA17101717-780-6506
Dauphin County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Dauphin County Divorce Certificates
Dauphin County Library System Library Database
Dauphin County Marriage Certificates & Records
Statistics
Married Couples49,091 (44.0%)
Unmarried Couples7,262 (2.7%)
Never Married Men38,658 (36.3%)
Never Married Women36,292 (31.3%)
Separated Men2,269 (2.1%)
Separated Women2,691 (2.3%)
Widowed Men2,766 (2.6%)
Widowed Women11,240 (9.7%)
Divorced Men9,907 (9.3%)
Divorced Women14,100 (12.2%)

Marriage Records Are a Must Have For Everyone

Are you curious to know if the person you married is still single or not? Or maybe you want to find out if someone you just started dating is married. You can now easily do these things because of the Freedom of Information Act that was recently implemented in the state of Pennsylvania. This act lets individuals access public records such as marriage and divorce records for a limited period of time. The purpose of this act is to allow people to file lawsuits if they feel their civil rights have been violated.

There are several ways you can access these marriage records without paying for them. You can go to the county where the marriage took place, or you can go online and visit the local government agency where the marriage took place. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Public records are usually free and are mostly easily accessible. However, you need to follow certain procedures when requesting for them. These records are usually sent to the state or county where the event took place. If the request is made within a particular time frame, the records are most likely free but some may be a little bit expensive depending on the location you choose.

On the other hand, the records you will receive after paying a nominal fee are very authentic and reliable. They are updated, tested and verified manually. They are also frequently examined for their completeness. This is so you can be sure that you will be able to obtain the right information you are looking for. These records are not only restricted to the state where the marriage took place but they can also be obtained from Canada.

The most popular way of obtaining marriage records is through the internet. Today, it is easier than ever before to search for information about someone. If you want to know more about your relatives, find out the truth about your family members and perform background checks on business persons, you can search the internet for the required information. These records are very useful in conducting criminal investigations.

In the past, it was almost impossible to obtain marriage records. They were either hidden or destroyed. Now, you do not have to worry about this because you can easily search for them at any time. There are a number of private firms and government agencies that offer these services. They are very efficient and can provide you with all the information you need within a very short time.