Allegheny County Courthouse - Family Courthouse Courtyard
Pittsburgh, PA
| Venue type | Courthouse & City Hall |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Published price | $3,000 to $4,500 |
| Capacity | Up to 75 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Standard rate, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: $3,000 eight hour rental / $4,500 twelve hour rental. Nonprofit rate: $2,100 / $3,400. 'Up to 75 people (seated).'
The source publishes a range of $3,000 to $4,500, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Also known as the old Allegheny County Jail annex, a National Historic Landmark designed by H. H. Richardson. Outdoor courtyard with ivy-covered walls and wrought iron gates; the site also contains a playground and a Vietnam memorial.
Published on alleghenycounty.us, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Pittsburgh
$3,000 is the 24th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Pittsburgh metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and 1 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 3 courthouse & city hall listings in the metro it ranks 3rd lowest, against a median of $1,500 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 75 guests. At $3,000, filling the space works out to $40 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 22 Pittsburgh listings that publish one is 90 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Pittsburgh
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|---|---|---|
| Hartwood Acres Mansion - Formal GardenPittsburgh, PA · Garden & Conservatory | $900 to $1,125 | 150 guests |
| Schenley Park - Vietnam Veterans PavilionPittsburgh, PA · Park & Pavilion | $373 | 170 guests |
| Mellon Park Walled GardenPittsburgh, PA · Garden & Conservatory | $140 | not published |
Other courthouse & city hall listings in Pittsburgh
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Courthouse - Grand Staircase and CourtyardPittsburgh, PA · Courthouse & City Hall | $1,500 to $4,000 | 150 guests |
| Allegheny County Courthouse - Grand Staircase Elopement CeremonyPittsburgh, PA · Courthouse & City Hall | $25 to $50 | 30 guests |
Marriage license in Allegheny County, PA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Pittsburgh sits in Allegheny County, PA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Allegheny County Department of Court Records, Marriage License SectionCity-County Building, First Floor, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| License fee | $90$90 total, cash or credit card. The county breaks it out as Computer Fee $29, County Fee $35.50, Pennsylvania Writ Tax $0.50, Court Technology Fee $5, Act 151 Surcharge $10 and Act 222 Surcharge $10. 'Additional Fee per Divorce Decree is $10.00.' |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | photo identification for both applicants |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Not issued the same visit |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: alleghenycounty.us, legis.state.pa.us
Both applicants must appear in person or by video conference to complete the application. After the mandatory three day state waiting period the license is mailed to the address the applicants provide, or it can be picked up in person. Valid 60 days from the date it is issued.
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