Arizona Marriage License Guidance | Arizona Superior Court Wedding Information

While planning your wedding in Arizona, you will need to obtain a marriage license. Marriage licenses have been delegated by The Superior Court of the State of Arizona, to be issued by each and every county. A wedding license issued by any AZ County is valid as a license for marriage in any AZ County (for instance, you can use a Maricopa County Marriage License in Pima County, etc.). Once purchased, the marriage license must be used within one year.

The license is a two-piece marriage certificate. The top part is a family heirloom, suitable for framing. The bottom part of the certificate is a stub that will be recorded with all the public records in the county from which it was purchased.

The marriage license cost is $72. If the bride intends to change her name after the ceremony at The Social Security Administration or Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles, she will need a certified copy of the stub. It can be prepaid ($26.50) at the time of purchase and mailed directly to you (in 6-8 weeks).

Your Arizona Wedding Officiant, Minister, Priest or Judge must record the marriage license stub within 30 days of the ceremony. Some offer expedited service.

Your county marriage license allows any duly ordained minister to officiate your wedding ceremony. All county marriage licenses must be signed by the bride, groom, two witnesses age 18 or over, and the officiating minister.

We have many years of experience helping couples be married in Arizona. To speak with an Arizona Wedding Minister or Civil Officiant, just call Phillip or Gwen Waring in Phoenix, Arizona at 480-502-0707. Outside Arizona Toll Free 1-877-258-1234.

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