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Maricopa County, Arizona marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring
What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Maricopa County, Arizona: the $98 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.
Maricopa County marriage license at a glance
Fee: The marriage license costs $98.
Where to go: Clerk of Court office, Northeast Regional Court Center, 18380 N. 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032, or the 2 other offices in the table below.
Appointment: The official pages we read do not say whether one is needed.
Maricopa County marriage license: what the office asks for
Issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County. The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.
- Fee
- The marriage license costs $98. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- How to pay
- The Clerk of Court accepts cash, money orders, or credit card. The Justice Courts that issue licenses accept only money orders made payable to Clerk of Superior Court. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Appointment
- The official pages we read do not say whether one is needed. Official page
- Online application
- None stated on the official pages we read. Official page
- ID and documents to bring
- Not stated on the official pages we read. Ask the office. Official page
- Who must appear
- Not stated on the official pages we read. Ask the office. Official page
- Justice court ceremonies
- Justices of the Peace perform weddings at seven locations. Each judge sets the cost, usually $100 to $120, cash only. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Ceremony timing and walk-ins
- Nearly all justice court weddings take place after 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and some courts schedule appointments by phone. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Witnesses for a justice court ceremony
- Bring two witnesses who are age 18 or over, cash for the ceremony, and the marriage license. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Where to get a marriage license in Maricopa County
| Office | Address | Hours | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Court office, Northeast Regional Court Center | 18380 N. 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 | Not stated on the pages we read | justicecourts.maricopa.gov Nov 13, 2026 |
| Clerk of Court office, Southeast Justice Center | 222 E. Javelina, Mesa, AZ 85210 | Not stated on the pages we read | justicecourts.maricopa.gov Nov 13, 2026 |
| Southwest Regional Court Center (justice courts) | 10420 W. Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ 85323 | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. | justicecourts.maricopa.gov, hours: justicecourts.maricopa.gov Nov 13, 2026 |
The Clerk of the Superior Court issues most licenses. Ironwood Justice Court in Gila Bend and the justice courts in the Southwest and Ocotillo (Chandler) regional buildings can also issue them, but no other justice courts. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Official links
How Maricopa County compares with the Arizona rule
The fee on the Arizona page is this county's own: $98.
- Arizona 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 a Arizona license is valid
- Valid for one year from the date of issue. (Source: justicecourts.maricopa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Arizona marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.
Common questions
How much is a marriage license in Maricopa County, Arizona?
The marriage license costs $98. The Clerk of Court accepts cash, money orders, or credit card. The Justice Courts that issue licenses accept only money orders made payable to Clerk of Superior Court.
Where do you get a marriage license in Maricopa County, Arizona?
The Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County issues it. Clerk of Court office, Northeast Regional Court Center, 18380 N. 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Clerk of Court office, Southeast Justice Center, 222 E. Javelina, Mesa, AZ 85210. Southwest Regional Court Center (justice courts), 10420 W. Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ 85323 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.) The Clerk of the Superior Court issues most licenses. Ironwood Justice Court in Gila Bend and the justice courts in the Southwest and Ocotillo (Chandler) regional buildings can also issue them, but no other justice courts.
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