Warren County PA Register & Recorder’s Office

** CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR REAL ID **

IMPORTANT:  Our office is currently experiencing a high volume of calls, emails, and visits pertaining to certified copies of marriage license for Real ID.  Please be patient with us as we try to handle all requests as timely as possible.  Please follow these instructions to obtain a certified copy of your marriage record:

• Send written request with check or money order for $5.00 payable to Warren County Recorder of Deeds.  Mail your payment and request to Register and Recorder's Office, 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA  16365.
• Please include full legal names of both parties and full date and year you were married so that we can locate your record.
• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so that we can return your document to you.
• You may also obtain a certified copy of your marriage license in our office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The fee is $5.00 for a certified copy.

Responsibilities

The Register of Wills, Recorder of Deeds, and Clerk of the Orphans' Court Office performs the following duties:

• Register of Wills
• Recorder of Deeds and Land Records
• Clerk of the Orphans’ Court
• Issuing of PA Marriage Licenses
• Processing Guardianships

Email our Office:  recordersoffice@warrencountypa.gov 

 PA Recorder of Deeds Recording Fee Calculator   

Click the link above to calculate recording fees for land records

Real Estate Records Online:

Click the Landex logo below to begin searching for records online! Warren County real estate records from 1985 to present are available online at www.LANDEX.com.  To view or download documents, customers can use the Webstore option.  If you are an an attorney, title company, or abstractor you may choose the option of Landex Remote where you can create an account.  We also have public terminals available in our office which you may use to research land records and other documents.

Land Record Requests:

Please note, we are not able to accept phone or email requests for document requests.  All requests must be submitted to our office in writing with $5.00 fee per document and self-addressed stamped envelope to return your document.  All requests are handled in the order they are received and are generally processed within a few business days.  Mail record requests to: Register & Recorder's Office, 204 Fourth Ave., Warren, PA  16365.

Our office does not does not do any searches by phone or email.

Blight Demolition Fee

** Effective April 1, 2024, the Recording Fee for Deeds and Mortgages will increase by $15.00 due to the implementation of 2016 Act 152 - Blight Demolition Fund. This resolution was approved by the Warren County Commissioners on March 13, 2024.  The new base recording fee for Deeds and Mortgages will be $85.25.  This fee will NOT apply to mortgage modifications, assignments, releases or satisfactions.  See updated fee schedule below. **

Applying for a Marriage License Online

Click the following link to begin the online marriage license application process:

https://www.landex.com/marriageapp/marriageapp.aspx?county=warren

After completing the online application you will receive a 6-digit code to bring with you to the Register and Recorder's Office to complete the application process.  Both applicants must appear together in our office before 3:00 p.m. to sign the application and take marriage license oath.  Your license will be issued at that time but note there is a 3-day waiting period before it can be used.

Applying for a Marriage License in Person

APPLICANTS MUST ARRIVE IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be married.
• Application shall be made in person by both parties to the Clerk of Orphans' Court Office.
• Applicants must show proper identification (driver's license, photo I.D., birth certificate).
• No license shall be issued until or after the third day following the date of application.
• The license is valid for 60 days following issuance and may be used anywhere in Pennsylvania.  Marriage License is only valid in Pennsylvania.
• The fee is $40.00 payable by cash or check. There is an ATM machine on the first floor of the courthouse.
• Divorced applicants must submit original or certified copy of their final divorce decree.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:  "My friend became an ordained minister online. Can they legally marry us?"

** Please see DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY PERTAINING TO MARRIAGE OFFICIANTS above for important information regarding who can legally perform marriage ceremonies in the State of Pennsylvania **  The Register, Recorder, and Clerk of Orphans' Court's Office cannot advise on who may/may not perform marriage ceremonies.  The responsibility of the legality of the officiant falls on the couple who is getting married.  Please review disclaimer in the document list above for more information.

Certified Copy of Marriage License for REAL ID

• Send written request with check or money order for $5.00 payable to Warren County Recorder of Deeds.  Mail your payment and request to Register and Recorder's Office, 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA  16365.
• Please include full legal names of both parties and full date and year you were married so that we can locate your record.
• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so that we can return your document to you.
• You may also obtain a certified copy of your marriage license in our office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The fee is $5.00 for a certified copy.
• Please note the deadline for Pennsylvanians REAL ID has been extended to May 7, 2025.

Clerk of the Orphans' Court - Guardianship Tracking System Online Workshops:  Fall 2025

The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is offering a series of online workshops that show court-appointed guardians how to use the new Guardianship Tracking System (GTS). The GTS makes it possible for guardians of adult incapacitated persons to file inventory and annual reports online from any internet-accessible computer. These online workshops are conducted through WebEx. Registration is required. You are welcome to attend any session that fits your schedule. 

Workshop Topics Include

• Overview of the GTS

• How to log in to the GTS

• How to navigate the GTS Dashboard

• How to submit guardianship reports online 

• How to determine if a report was accepted by the court

• Discuss additional support for GTS submissions

*This is the same subject matter covered in all past workshops, but these classes will be conducted in the new look GTS. 

All interested parties must register to attend.  Workshop Schedule can be found in documents at top of this page.  There are morning and afternoon classes.  Please download the GUARDIANSHIP TRAINING form above for more information.  You can register online at https://pacourts.webex.com.  On this page, click on the three horizontal lines appearing to the left and select WebEx Training from the menu.  Note:  The WebEx Training page may try to open in a new browser page or tab.  If you have popup blockers enabled, the page may not open.  You may need to disable pop-up blockers, or authorize one-time access if prompted, and then try opening the page again.  Click on the Register link next to your preferred class and complete the registration page.