Find Cumberland County Marriage and Divorce Records

Cumberland County records are split among county offices, Pennsylvania court portals, and agency-specific lookup tools. Searchers should identify the record type first, then use the official office or online system that actually maintains that file. Online results are useful for docket and index checks, while certified copies, sealed matters, older records, and restricted files usually require the correct courthouse office or agency contact.

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Getting a Marriage License in Cumberland County

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.


How to Apply for a Marriage License

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.

  1. Use the Orphans Court marriage application or copy request channel for marriage records, and use the Prothonotary for divorce decree requests.
  2. Use the Orphans Court marriage application or copy request channel for marriage records, and use the Prothonotary for divorce decree requests.
  3. Use the Orphans Court marriage application or copy request channel for marriage records, and use the Prothonotary for divorce decree requests.
  4. Use the Orphans Court marriage application or copy request channel for marriage records, and use the Prothonotary for divorce decree requests.
  5. Use the Orphans Court marriage application or copy request channel for marriage records, and use the Prothonotary for divorce decree requests.

Marriage License Application Fields

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.

FieldRequiredNotes
Full Legal NameYesUse exact names, dates, and case identifiers when available.
Date of BirthYesUse exact names, dates, and case identifiers when available.
SSNAs applicableUse exact names, dates, and case identifiers when available.
Prior MarriagesYesUse exact names, dates, and case identifiers when available.

Cumberland County Marriage and Divorce Fees

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.

ItemAmount
Marriage licenseSee current official fee schedule
Certified marriage cert copySee current official fee schedule
Divorce filingSee current official fee schedule
Certified divorce decree copySee current official fee schedule



Getting Certified Copies

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.


Pennsylvania Vital Records Office

Cumberland County marriage records are handled by the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court, while divorce records and decrees are handled by the Prothonotary civil filing office.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Vital Records

1 Courthouse Square

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6195

cumberlandcountypa.gov


Marriage and Divorce Source Screens

Clerk of Orphans Court handles marriage-license records, adoptions, guardianships, and related filings.

Cumberland Clerk of Orphans Court marriage records page

Use this office for marriage-license applications and certified marriage record requests.

Cumberland Prothonotary is the divorce decree and civil filing office.

Cumberland Prothonotary divorce and civil records page

Divorce decree requests should use the Prothonotary process, including mail or email instructions when available.

Register of Wills provides estate and marriage-record context.

Cumberland Register of Wills records page

Historical marriage and estate records may require the office rather than online lookup.