Marriage License/ Application
Fee
The fee for a marriage license is $76.00 payable by 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.
Instructions
Both parties must be present to obtain a marriage license. Each individual is required to provide a valid government-issued photo I.D., such as a driver's license, passport, etc. to show proof of age and confirm identity. NOTE: a Matricula Consular I.D. card is not an acceptable form of identification for any type of marriage license to be issued.
A copy of a divorce decree is not required; blood tests are not required.
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.
You will receive your marriage license on the same day you apply 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. However, 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.
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 $34.50 payable at the time you apply for the license or any time afterwards, or $27.50 if you provide a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope at the time of your request.
For further information, you may call (602)37-CLERK, or (602)372-5375.
Marriage License / Age Requirements
If you are under the age of 18, you must either have a notarized parental Clerk's Office consent form along with a copy of the front and back of the parent(s) identification or have your parent(s) accompany you, present the proper identification, and sign the parental consent form in front of the clerk issuing your license.
If you are age 16 - 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.
If you are age 15 or under, you must also have a court order. To obtain a court order you must contact Conciliation Court at (602) 506-3296.
Covenant Marriage License / Requirements
Requirements for couples who are getting married
According to legislation (A.R.S. 25-901-906) which became effective Aug. 21, 1998, couples who are planning to apply for a Covenant Marriage License must provide a notarized statement from the clergy or marriage counselor who provided their premarital counseling.
The notarized attestation/statement should confirm that:
At the Marriage License Office, the engaged couple will be asked to sign a marriage license affidavit and the "Declaration of Intent to Enter Into a Covenant Marriage" which states they met statutory requirements.
Requirements for couples who want to convert their marriage to a covenant marriage
Couples who are already married may convert their existing marriage to a covenant marriage. It does not matter where their license was issued. Solemnization (a wedding ceremony) is not required to accomplish the conversion to a covenant marriage.
The married couple will be required to sign a marriage license affidavit and a "Declaration of Intent to Enter Into a Covenant Marriage" form at the Marriage License Office. The fee to convert a traditional license to a covenant marriage is $27.00.
The cost
The cost for the Covenant License is $76.00, which is the same as the Traditional Marriage License. The Arizona State Supreme Court has an electronic version of the booklet on their website. You may also contact a member of the clergy or a marriage counselor.
Marriage License Offices Locations & Hours
PHOENIX DOWNTOWN - CLERK OF THE COURT
Customer Service Center
601 W. Jackson, Phoenix, Arizona
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Passport Services: 8 am - 4 pm / Mon. - Fri.
(602)37-CLERK, or (602)372-5375
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 N. 40th St. Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm / Mon. - Fri.
Passport Services: 8 am - 4 pm / Mon. - Fri.
(602)37-CLERK, or (602)372-5375
Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Passport Services: 8 am - 4 pm / Mon. - Fri.
(602)37-CLERK, or (602)372-5375
Southeast Court Complex
222 E. Javelina, Mesa, Arizona 85210
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Passport Services: 8 am - 4 pm / Mon. - Fri.
(602)37-CLERK, or 602.372.5375
*Please Note: Public entrance is on the south side of the building.
Parking is available off Javelina directly across from the entrance.
JUSTICE COURTS
Agua Fria Justice Court
10420 W. Van Buren St. Avondale, AZ 85323
Hours: 9am - 4:00pm Mon.-Fri.
623.372.8000
Country Meadows Justice Court
10420 W. Van Buren St. Avondale, AZ 85323
Hours: 9am - 4:00pm Mon.-Fri.
623.372.8000
Highland Justice Court
55 E. Civic Center Dr. Ste 55, Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm /Monday thru Friday
602.372.8300
Ironwood Justice Court
209 E. Pima Gila Bend, Arizona 85337
Hours: 8am - 5pm /Mon. - Fri.
602.506.1589
Kyrene Justice Court
201 E. Chicago St., Suite 104
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
602.372.3400 Option #4
Only Accepts Money Orders
Maryvale Justice Court
10420 W. Van Buren St. Avondale, AZ 85323
Hours: 9am - 4:00pm Mon.-Fri.
623.372.8000
San Marcos Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street, Window 7
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Monday - Friday
602.372.3400
Only Accepts Money Orders
San Tan Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street, Suite 102
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
602-372-3400
Only Accepts Money Orders
University Lakes Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
602-372-3400
Only Accepts Money Orders
White Tank Justice Court
10420 W. Van Buren St. Avondale, AZ 85323
Hours: 9am - 4:00pm Mon.-Fri.
623.372.8000
Wickenburg Town Court
155 N. Tegner St, Ste B
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-0533
(928) 668-0515
Tuesday – Thursday
7:00-11:30 and 1:00-4:30
Updated 03-19-2018
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