ProcedureEdit
Obtaining a Marriage LicenseEdit
- Both parties must be present when the application to obtain a marriage license is submitted.
- Present your valid government-issued photo identification.
- Pay the application fee.
- The marriage license will be issued on the same day you have submitted your request, and can be used immediately if you have made arrangements with an officiator of your choice to perform the ceremony.
A marriage license must be issued prior to the ceremony taking place, signed at completion of the ceremony, and returned by the officiator not more than 30 days after the ceremony has taken place in order for the license to be recorded.
Obtaining a copy
After the bottom portion of the license has been returned and recorded, a certified copy can be requested and mailed to you for an additional $27.50 payable at the time you apply for the license or any time afterwards.
Note: For inquiries (Maricopa County), you may call (602) 37-CLERK (25375).
Certified Copy of a Marriage License (Maricopa County)Edit
You may obtain a certified copy of a marriage license at the following offices:
- Customer Service Center, 601 W. Jackson, Phoenix
- Southeast office: 222 E. Javelina, Mesa
- Northeast office: 18380 N. 40th Street, Suite 120, Phoenix
- Northwest office, 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise.
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payments made in-person include money order, debit card, credit card or cash.
You may also request a copy by writing to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Your request must include the following information:
- The full legal name of both parties prior to the marriage;
- The year the marriage took place;
- The marriage license number shown at the bottom of the marriage license certificate, if known.
For requests submitted by post, do not forget to include the following: a money order payable to the Clerk of the Court for $27.50, and a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope (or a money order for $34.50 for postage and handling instead of a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope). The money order must include the customer name, address, and phone # of the customer on the front.
It may take about 14 business days for your request to be processed.
Required DocumentsEdit
- A valid government-issued photo identification (Examples: driver's license, passport, etc.) Note: a Matricula Consular I.D. card is not an acceptable form of identification for any type of marriage license to be issued.
- For applicants under the age of 18: Consent form - Maricopa County
- For applicants aged between 16 and 17: a certified copy of your birth certificate and one of the following government issued picture I.D.'s is required: a) current driver's license; b) state or military I.D. card; c) current passport; d) or other government issued picture I.D.
- For those who are aged 15 or under, you must also have a court order. To obtain a court order you must contact Conciliation Court at (602) 506-3296.
Note: You do not need to present a copy of your divorce decree when you apply for a marriage license; blood tests are also not required.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Arizona Clerk's Office: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/arizona/#counties
Maricopa County
Clerk of Court, Downtown Phoenix
Customer Service Center
601 W. Jackson, Phoenix, Arizona
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 N. 40th St. Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)
Southeast Regional Facility
Southeast Court Complex
222 E. Javelina, Mesa, Arizona 85210
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)
Justice Court Locations
Agua Fria Justice Court
9550 W. Van Buren No. 6
Tolleson, Arizona 85353
Hours: 8am - 4pm /Mon. - Fri.
Phone: 623.936.1449
Highland Justice Court
55 E. Civic Center Dr. Ste 55, Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm /Monday thru Friday
Phone: 602.372.8300
Ironwood Justice Court
209 E. Pima Gila Bend, Arizona 85337
Hours: 8am - 5pm /Mon. - Fri.
Phone: 602.506.1589
Maryvale Justice Court
4622 W. Indian School No. 10,
Phoenix, Arizona 85031
Hours: 8am - 4pm /Monday, Thursday, Friday
8am - 12pm/ Wednesday
Does not issue licenses on Tuesday
Phone: 623.245.0432
San Marcos Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street, Suite 103
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 10 am - 3 pm
Monday - Friday
Phone: 602.372.3400
Only Accepts Money Orders
San Tan Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street, Suite 102
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 10 am - 3 pm
Monday - Friday
Phone: 602.372.3400
Only Accepts Money Orders
White Tank Justice Court
21749 W. Yuma Rd.
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Monday - Friday
Phone: 623.386.4822
City Hall Locations
Youngtown City Court
12033 Clubhouse Square (112th Ave. & Alabama)
Youngtown, Arizona
Hours: 9am - 2pm, Tue, Wed & Fri
Phone: 623-972-8226
EligibilityEdit
Couples in Arizona may apply for a marriage license. It doesn't necessarily requires a person to be a resident of Arizona.
FeesEdit
Marriage License : $76.00
You may pay in cash or money order, bank guarantee card or credit card. If you are purchasing a license at the Justice Courts, only money orders are accepted.
ValidityEdit
You have up to one (1) year from the date the marriage license was issued to get married, as the license expires one (1) year from the date of purchase.
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Processing TimeEdit
Applicants will receive their marriage license on the same day they applied for the license, and can be married on the same day if you have made arrangements with an officiator of your choice to perform the ceremony.
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InstructionsEdit
- Premarital counseling from a marriage counselor or clergy member is required for Covenant Marriage License.
- Young couples may also marry in Arizona, if they comply with the state regulations.
- It's best to apply for a marriage license one month in advance.
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External LinksEdit
Clerk of Superior Court's Office: http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/marlic.asp
Obtaining Marriage License in Arizona: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/arizona/
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