Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

What do you need to consent to an underage marriage in pa?


Asked on 6/13/10, 3:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Age 16. Here is the statute:

(b) Minors.--

(1) No marriage license may be issued if either of the applicants for a license is under 16 years of age unless the court decides that it is to the best interest of the applicant and authorizes the issuance of the license.

(2) No marriage license may be issued if either of the applicants is under 18 years of age unless the consent of the custodial parent or guardian of the applicant is personally given before the person issuing the license or is certified under the hand of the custodial parent or guardian attested by two adult witnesses and, in the latter case, the signature of the custodial parent or guardian is acknowledged before an officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments. When the minor has no guardian and a judge of the court is absent or not accessible for any reason, the office issuing the license may appoint a guardian pro hac vice for the minor.

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Answered on 6/14/10, 8:25 am


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