23 Pa.C.S. § 1301 – Marriage license required

(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.