Marriage records in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, can be accessed through several channels. CrawfordCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the issuing authority — the Crawford County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court — directly, visit the office in person at the Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville, or submit a request by mail. For statewide vital records, the Pennsylvania Department of Health maintains marriage records from 1906 to the present.
Crawford Marriage Records Search
In Pennsylvania, marriage licenses are issued at the county level by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court. In Crawford County, this office is located inside the Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville. The office maintains records of marriage licenses issued in the county, including the application, the license itself, and the completed marriage certificate returned by the officiant after the ceremony.
Historical marriage records for Crawford County may date back to the county's establishment. More recent records — generally from 1906 onward — are also on file with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, which serves as the state-level repository. If you need a record and are unsure which office holds it, start by contacting the county office below.
The Prothonotary's public-use software may also be useful for searching certain court-related records, though marriage licenses are handled by the Register of Wills office.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Crawford
Fees for marriage record copies in Crawford County are set by the Register of Wills office and Pennsylvania statute. The table below reflects standard county-level fees for marriage license records. Contact the office directly to confirm current amounts, as fees may be updated periodically.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage license application | $50.00 |
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $10.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | $5.00 |
Pennsylvania law (23 Pa. C.S. § 1301 et seq.) governs marriage license issuance and fees. The state also charges a fee if you order a certified copy through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Division of Vital Records. Processing times at the county level are typically same-day for in-person requests, while mail requests may take one to two weeks depending on volume.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Crawford
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Crawford
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Crawford County:
In Person
- Visit the Register of Wills office at the Crawford County Courthouse during business hours.
- Provide the names of both spouses and the approximate date of the marriage.
- Present a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Pay the applicable fee. The office typically accepts cash, check, or money order.
- Certified copies are usually available the same day.
By Mail
To request a certified copy by mail, send the following to the Register of Wills at the courthouse address above:
- A written request including the full names of both spouses, the date of the marriage, and your relationship to the record subjects
- A photocopy of your government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to "Crawford County Register of Wills"
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Allow one to two weeks for processing and return mail delivery.
Online (State Level)
The Crawford County Register of Wills does not currently offer an online ordering portal for marriage certificates. However, for marriages recorded from 1906 to the present, you can order a certified copy through the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. The state accepts online orders through its approved vendor and charges a separate fee that includes processing and shipping. Expect longer turnaround times — typically four to six weeks — compared to ordering directly from the county.
For questions about record availability or to verify which office holds a specific record, call the Crawford County Register of Wills at (814) 333-7345 or visit the Courts and Legal section of the county website. You can also check CrawfordCourt.us for additional guidance on locating Crawford County marriage records.