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Arizona marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply

What Arizona's official pages say about getting married there: the fee, the waiting period, how long the license lasts, witnesses, officiants, ID and where to apply. Each rule links its source.

By Wedding RemedyPublished October 30, 2026

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Arizona marriage license at a glance

Fee: $98. The Clerk of Court takes cash, money order, or credit card; justice courts that issue licenses take money orders only. Waiting period: No waiting period is stated; the page says the license may be used the same day it is received. How long it is valid: Valid for one year from the date of issue.

Arizona counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Maricopa County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Arizona marriage license rules

The rules below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked October 30, 2026. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the clerk where you apply before you rely on a rule.

Fee: $98. The Clerk of Court takes cash, money order, or credit card; justice courts that issue licenses take money orders only. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: None stated on the official pages we read. Check with your county clerk. Official page
Waiting period: No waiting period is stated; the page says the license may be used the same day it is received. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: Valid for one year from the date of issue. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: A license may be obtained from the clerk of the superior court in any Arizona county. (Source: azleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: Two witnesses, each at least 18 years old, must take part in the ceremony. (Source: azleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Who may officiate: Licensed or ordained clergy, judges of courts of record, municipal court judges, justices of the peace, and certain federal judges. (Source: azleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Officiants ordained online: Not stated here. Ask the county clerk before you rely on an online ordination. Official page
Age: Under 16 cannot marry. Ages 16 and 17 need an emancipation order or custodial parent consent, and a spouse no more than three years older. (Source: azleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Where to apply: The Clerk of the Superior Court issues most licenses; Ironwood (Gila Bend) plus the Southwest and Ocotillo regional court buildings also issue them. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: The clerk of the superior court supplies certified copies. The statutory fee table lists $30 for a certified copy or abstract of a marriage license. (Source: azleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Arizona?

$98. The Clerk of Court takes cash, money order, or credit card; justice courts that issue licenses take money orders only. Arizona counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Maricopa County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Arizona?

No waiting period is stated; the page says the license may be used the same day it is received.

How long is a Arizona marriage license valid?

Valid for one year from the date of issue.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Arizona?

Two witnesses, each at least 18 years old, must take part in the ceremony.

Who can officiate a wedding in Arizona?

Licensed or ordained clergy, judges of courts of record, municipal court judges, justices of the peace, and certain federal judges.

How do you get a certified copy of a Arizona marriage certificate?

The clerk of the superior court supplies certified copies. The statutory fee table lists $30 for a certified copy or abstract of a marriage license.

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