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Can you apply for a marriage license in person in Maricopa County?

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Direct answer

Yes. The published process allows an in-person application in Maricopa County. Available at the Downtown Customer Service Center in Phoenix and the Northeast, Northwest and Southeast Regional Courts, where appointments are recommended but walk-ins are accepted. Several deputised justice and municipal court facilities also issue licenses, but the Clerk's online reservation page cannot book appointments at those.

Published rule and conditions

In-person marriage license application
Yes

Available at the Downtown Customer Service Center in Phoenix and the Northeast, Northwest and Southeast Regional Courts, where appointments are recommended but walk-ins are accepted. Several deputised justice and municipal court facilities also issue licenses, but the Clerk's online reservation page cannot book appointments at those.

Official requirement

Marriage license appointments are available on a limited basis at the following Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court locations

Issuing office

Clerk of the Superior Court in Maricopa County

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesMaricopa County Clerk of Superior Court - checked July 26, 2026

    Both parties must be present to obtain a marriage license. Each individual is required to provide a valid government-issued photo I.D., such as a driver's license, passport, etc. to show proof of age and confirm identity. Arizona Revised Statute 25-121(B) requires applicants to provide their social security number (SSN), if any. A copy of a divorce decree is not required; blood tests are not required. A marriage license must be issued prior to the ceremony taking place, signed at completion of the ceremony, and returned by the officiator not more than 30 days after the ceremony has taken place in order for the license to be recorded. You will receive your marriage license on the same day you apply for the license, and can be married on the same day, if you have made arrangements with an officiator of your choice to perform the ceremony. However, you have up to one (1) year from the date the marriage license was issued to get married, as the license expires one (1) year from the date of purchase. The fee for a marriage license is $98.00 payable by cash or money order, debit card or credit card. Effective August 3, 2018, if you are under 16 years of age, you are prohibited from marrying.

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