To obtain a marriage license in
Arizona, a couple must provide their names, ages, addresses, and Social Security
numbers, and pay a $72 license fee. The couple may reside anywhere, but must get
married in Arizona within a year after the license is granted. No blood test or
waiting period is required.
Licensing Information
The minister or officiant is charged with the responsibility of sending in the signed marriage license after the ceremony. It usually takes at least two weeks from the day the clerk's
office receives the license to get a certified copy. A certified copy of the license is required to change the name on the social security card and drivers license.
In some cases it is necessary to obtain the certified copy immediately after the ceremony. The minister or officiant can release the signed portion of the marriage license to the couple who can hand carry the document to the clerk's office and receive a certified copy that day usually within an hour.
In Maricopa County, the clerk's office is located at 201 West Jackson in Phoenix on the lower level. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Certified copies are 18.00 each and no discount is given for multiple copies.
According to the clerk's office
the certified marriage license is needed to legally change names. The first
document to change is the name on the Social Security card. 24 hours later, the
driver's license can be changed by taking the form issued by the Social Security
office with the certified copy of the marriage license to the Motor Vehicle
Division to change the name on the driver's license.
MARICOPA COUNTY
Michael K. Jeanes
201 W. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-3676 / FAX (602) 506-7684
http://clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/marlic.asp
Clerk of the Superior Court
Maricopa County
601 W. Jackson, Phoenix
602-506-7400
Southeast Court Complex
222 E. Javelina, Mesa
602-506-3360
Buckeye Justice Court
100 N. Apache #C, Buckeye
623-386-4289
Chandler City Hall
55 N. Arizona Pl. #203, Chandler
480-782-2180
East Mesa Justice Court
4811 E. Julep #128, Mesa
480-985-0188
Gila Bend Justice Court
209 E. Pima, Gila Bend
602-506-1589
Glendale Justice Court
5222 W. Glendale, Glendale
602-506-3402
Maryvale Justice Court
4622 W. Indian School, Phoenix
623-245-0432
Northeast Phoenix Justice Court
10255 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
602-506-3731
Northwest Phoenix Justice Court
11601 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix
602-395-0293
Peoria Justice Court
7420 W. Cactus, Phoenix
602-979-3234
South Phoenix Justice Court
217 E. Olympic Drive, Phoenix
602-243-0318
Scottsdale Justice Center
8230 E. Butherus Drive, Scottsdale
480-443-6600
(Checks, cashier's checks, money orders.
No cash or credit cards)
Tolleson Justice Court
9550 W. Van Buren #6, Tolleson
623-936-1449
Wickenburg Justice Court
155 N. Tegner, Wickenburg
602-506-1554
Other Arizona County's Clerk Offices:
APACHE COUNTY
P.O. Box 365 St. John's, AZ 85936
(928) 337-4364 / FAX (928) 337-2771
COCHISE COUNTY
P.O. Drawer CK Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-9364 / FAX (520) 432-4850
COCONINO COUNTY
100 E. Birch Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-6535 / FAX (928) 556-0530
GILA COUNTY
1400 E. Ash St. Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-3231 Ext. 239 / FAX (928) 425-7802
GRAHAM COUNTY
800 Main St. Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3100 / FAX 928) 428-0061
GREENLEE COUNTY
P.O. Box 1027 Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-4242 / FAX (928) 865-4417
LA PAZ COUNTY
1316 Kofa, Suite 607 Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-6131 / FAX (928) 669-2186
MARICOPA COUNTY
201 W. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-3676 / FAX (602) 506-7684
MOHAVE COUNTY
PO Box 7000 Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 753-0713 / FAX (928) 753-0781
NAVAJO COUNTY
P.O. Box 668 Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-4188 / FAX (928) 524-4261
PIMA COUNTY
110 W. Congress, 1st Floor Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-3200 / FAX (520) 798-3531
PINAL COUNTY
P.O. Box 889 Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-6296 / FAX (520) 868-6252
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
2100 N. Congress Dr. Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 761-7808 / FAX (520) 761-7857
YAVAPAI COUNTY
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3312 / FAX (928) 771-3111
YUMA
COUNTY
168 S. 2nd Ave. Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-2170 / FAX (928) 329-2007
Mohave County
will issue a marriage license by mail. This license is good throughout the state
of Arizona. Go to the Mohave County Clerk of Courts web page. Click on
"Services Provided", then "Marriage Licenses By Mail" and
follow the instructions.
You can print an application form
which is returned to the Clerk. They will then issue the marriage license
application mailing it to your address The bride and groom complete the form,
sign in the presence of a notary public and return it with a money order or
cashier's check for $50.00 USD. The license will then be returned to you by
mail. The wedding license is good for one year from the date of issue so be sure
to apply early to allow for process time. If you have questions, the Mohave
County Clerk can be reached at
928-753-0713.
If you are planning to be married at the Grand Canyon, you will need to obtain a
wedding permit from Special Services. They can be reached at 928-638-7841.
There is no charge for this permit.