Marriage License Fees

Arizona · 2026

Arizona Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Arizona costs $83–$98, depending on the county, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 365 days.

Arizona marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 6 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Maricopa County$98$43.50$100No waiting period
Pima$98$35FreeNo waiting period
Pinal$98$35—No waiting period
Yavapai County$98$35—No waiting period
Mohave County$98——No waiting period
Yuma County$98$35—No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Arizona marriage license rules

License fee

$83–$98 (A.R.S. §12-284)

State law lists an $83 fee for the license and its return. Maricopa County's current page charges $98, so check your county clerk.

Source: azleg.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period; you can marry the same day the license is issued.

Source: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

How long the license is valid

365 days

The license is good for one year from the date it is issued.

Source: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

16 with consent; 18 without

No one under 16 may marry. At 16 or 17 you need an emancipation order or custodial parent consent, and your partner can be no more than three years older.

Source: azleg.gov

What to bring

Each applicant brings a valid government photo ID. Maricopa County says a divorce decree is not required.

Source: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

For an in-office license, both partners must appear together. Maricopa's online program for Arizona residents needs no office visit.

Source: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Maricopa County offers an online license for Arizona residents only; other counties set their own options.

Source: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

Who can officiate

Licensed or ordained clergy, judges, justices of the peace and certain federal judges may officiate.

Source: azleg.gov

Witnesses

2 required

Two witnesses age 18 or older must take part in the ceremony and sign the license.

Source: azleg.gov

Out-of-state couples

State law lets couples get a license in any Arizona county. Maricopa's online option is for Arizona residents only, so out-of-state couples apply in person.

Source: azleg.gov

Who issues the license

Clerk of the superior court (any county)

Licenses come from the clerk of the superior court in any county. Some justices of the peace far from the county seat can also issue them.

Source: azleg.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Arizona?

$83–$98, depending on the county. State law lists an $83 fee for the license and its return. Maricopa County's current page charges $98, so check your county clerk.

Is there a waiting period in Arizona?

No. There is no waiting period; you can marry the same day the license is issued.

How long is a Arizona marriage license valid?

365 days. The license is good for one year from the date it is issued.

How old do you have to be to get married in Arizona?

No one under 16 may marry. At 16 or 17 you need an emancipation order or custodial parent consent, and your partner can be no more than three years older.

Does Arizona require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Arizona?

Two witnesses age 18 or older must take part in the ceremony and sign the license.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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