Arizona Marriage Laws

Arizona State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Title 25 : 'Duly licensed or ordained clergymen. Any minister who has been licensed by their church.'

Within 20 days after the marriage, it is supposed that Ministers record the marriage on the marriage license and return it to the clerk of the Superior Court. Any of these pastors of recognized religious societies or licensed or ordained ministers, clergymen may perform marriage.

Information About Marriage License

Arizona marriage license is valid for one year from the date of issuance. Once you have decided the date for wedding, do not allow even the marriage laws of Arizona put any dent in it.

Following are some rules and requirements for Arizona marriage license as per Arizona marriage laws.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of Arizona .

Identification Requirement: Any picture identification like a driving license is required in Arizona. If one has Birth Certificate, Social Security card, etc. is more helpful.

Covenant Marriages in Arizona: Yes it's allowed and premarital counseling from a marriage counselor a member of the clergy is required for it.

If Previously Married: If one is getting married after a divorce, copies of divorce decree are not required in Arizona.

Under 18 Marriages: Those who are 16 or 17 years old, must have to notarized consent of their parents or legal guardian. Those who are under 16 years must have to notarized consent of their parents or legal guardian along with the court order.

Proxy Marriages in Arizona: No.

Any Other Test Required in Arizona: No tests are not required.

Wait Period in Arizona: None.

Marriage Fees Required in Arizona: Approximately $50.00 by cash or money order.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Arizona: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Arizona: No.

Cousin Marriage in Arizona: Yes, first cousins may marry if both are sixty-five years of age or older. If one or both first cousins are under sixty-five years of age, they can marry if they show proof to a superior court judge that one of them is unable to reproduce.

About Marriage Certificate Copy: In Arizona the marriage as well as the divorce records are available from the County Court, where the event occurred in the county.

it's better if you confirm the information with the Arizona county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.