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.