Marriage license · U.S.

Arizona marriage license: cost and requirements

In Arizona the license is good for 1 year and works statewide; there is no waiting period. You need 2 witnesses age 18 or older at the ceremony.

Arizona summary

Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Official source, with details that may vary.

Cost: $98 (fee published by Mohave and Pima counties).
Waiting period: There is no waiting period.
Validity: 1 year from issuance.
Witnesses: At least 2 witnesses age 18 or older at the ceremony; they sign the license along with the officiant.

How much is a marriage license in Arizona?

$98 (fee published by Mohave and Pima counties).

What do you need to get the license?

ID: Government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, state or military ID, passport).
Minimum age: 18. At 16 to 17, only if the person is emancipated or has the consent of the custodial parent or guardian, and if the other person is no more than 3 years older. Under 16: prohibited.
Other requirements: No blood test. Proof of a prior divorce is not required, but the decree must be final before the wedding. Optional "covenant marriage," which requires premarital counseling and an in-person process.

Where do you get it, and who issues it?

Clerk of the Superior Court of the county; in some counties also justice courts and municipal courts.

Where it is valid: Only for weddings held inside Arizona; a license from one county is valid statewide. You do not have to live in Arizona.

Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?

Waiting period: There is no waiting period.
Validity: 1 year from issuance.

How many witnesses, and who can marry you?

Witnesses: At least 2 witnesses age 18 or older at the ceremony; they sign the license along with the officiant.
Who can officiate: A justice of the peace, a minister or another person authorized by A.R.S. § 25-124.

Arizona counties with an AltarPlan guide

These Arizona counties have their own guide: fee, office, documents and official link, with a verification date.

Maricopa County (Phoenix)$98 (regular license or covenant marriage license).

Other counties couples often look up

We haven't verified these counties yet. The Arizona rules on this page apply; the fee and the office depend on the county, so confirm them on the official website.

Pima County (Tucson)State rule No guide of its own yet.
Pinal County (Casa Grande)State rule No guide of its own yet.

How to get a marriage license in Arizona

Confirm where to apply: Clerk of the Superior Court of the county; in some counties also justice courts and municipal courts.
Gather your ID: Government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, state or military ID, passport).
Get your payment ready: $98 (fee published by Mohave and Pima counties).
Count the waiting period: There is no waiting period.
Marry within the validity period: 1 year from issuance.
Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Arizona marriage license valid anywhere in the state?

Only for weddings held inside Arizona; a license from one county is valid statewide. You do not have to live in Arizona.

What is the minimum age to marry in Arizona?

18. At 16 to 17, only if the person is emancipated or has the consent of the custodial parent or guardian, and if the other person is no more than 3 years older. Under 16: prohibited.

Who can officiate a wedding in Arizona?

A justice of the peace, a minister or another person authorized by A.R.S. § 25-124.

Does AltarPlan issue the license?

No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.

Sources and review date

Mohave County Superior Court, Clerk (Marriage License FAQs) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
Pima County, Green Valley Justice Court (Marriage License) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
AZCourtHelp.org, Arizona Judicial Branch (Obtaining a Marriage License) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.

Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.

AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.