Arizona Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any AZ county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $50.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash or money order.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Arizona?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Arizona to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 1 year from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, you do not need to bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. First cousins may marry if both are 65 or older. If one is over the age of 55 they can marry if they show proof to a superior court judge that one of them is unable to have children.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Apache County Clerk75 W Cleveland
St Johns, AZ 85936
520-337-4364
Map Cochise County Clerk
100 Quality Hill
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-9359
Map Coconino County Clerk
100 E Birch Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
520-779-6535
Map Gila County Clerk
1400 East Ash St
Gila, AZ 85501
520-425-3231
Map Graham County Clerk
800 West Main
Safford, AZ 85546
520-428-3100
Map Greenlee County Clerk
5th & Leonard St
Clifton, AZ 85533
520-865-4242
Map La Paz County Clerk
P.O. Box 940
Parker, AZ 85344
520-669-6131
Map Maricopa County
Marriage License
25 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-6307
Map Mohave County Clerk
401 Spring St
P.O. Box 70
Kingman, AZ 86402
520-753-0713
Map Navajo County
Clerk of the Court
100 E Carter Dr
Holbrook, AZ 86025
520-524-4188
Map Pima County Clerk
110 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-740-3200
Map Pinal County
Clerk of the Court
100 N Florence St
Florence, AZ 85232
520-868-6590
Map Santa Cruz County Clerk
County Complex
Nogales, AZ 85628
520-761-7808
Map Yavapai County
Clerk of Superior Court
Prescott, AZ 86301
520-771-3312
Map Yuma County Clerk
198 S. Main St
Yuma, AZ 85364
520-329-2162
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