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Arizona Marriage License Requirements Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms. In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are. Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application. IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation. ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public. Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Arizona. Waiting Period: 3 days. If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed. Fees: Cash Only! $25 Other Tests: No tests Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification. Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner. Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Arizona.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans. County Clerk Address and Phone Number ListApache 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 Map |