§1301. Marriage license required.  


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  • (a) General rule.--No person shall be joined in marriage in this Commonwealth until a marriage license has been obtained.

    (b) Place of marriage ceremony.--A license issued under this part shall authorize a marriage ceremony to be performed in any county of this Commonwealth.

    (c) Identity of applicants.--Prior to issuance of the license, the person issuing the license must be satisfied as to the identity of both of the applicants.