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Can a minor apply for a marriage license in Maricopa County?

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Direct answer

In Maricopa County, an applicant who is at least 16 and under 18 must provide either a certified copy of an Emancipation Order, or a notarised Clerk's Office parental consent form together with the front and back of the parent's or legal guardian's identification — alternatively the parent or legal guardian may attend, present proper identification and sign the parental consent form in front of the issuing clerk. The applicant must also provide a copy of their birth certificate and one government-issued picture I.D.: a current driver's license, a state or military I.D. card, a current passport, or other government-issued picture I.D. The older applicant cannot be more than three years older than the younger applicant.

Published rule and conditions

Minor applicant rule
An applicant who is at least 16 and under 18 must provide either a certified copy of an Emancipation Order, or a notarised Clerk's Office parental consent form together with the front and back of the parent's or legal guardian's identification — alternatively the parent or legal guardian may attend, present proper identification and sign the parental consent form in front of the issuing clerk. The applicant must also provide a copy of their birth certificate and one government-issued picture I.D.: a current driver's license, a state or military I.D. card, a current passport, or other government-issued picture I.D. The older applicant cannot be more than three years older than the younger applicant.
Applies in some cases

The younger applicant's prospective spouse cannot be more than 3 years older than the younger applicant.

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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