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Who can perform a marriage ceremony for a license from Maricopa County?

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In Maricopa County, arrange your own officiant; the Clerk does not perform ceremonies. Arizona authorises duly licensed or ordained clergy — including ministers, elders or others permitted to solemnize marriages by the customs, rules and regulations of a religious society or sect — judges of courts of record, municipal court judges, justices of the peace, justices of the United States Supreme Court, judges of courts of appeals, district courts and courts created by an act of Congress whose judges hold office during good behavior, bankruptcy and tax court judges, United States magistrate judges, and judges of the Arizona Court of Military Appeals. Arizona also offers a covenant marriage license, which requires a notarised statement from the clergy or marriage counselor who gave the couple premarital counselling. An existing marriage can be converted to a covenant marriage for $35 without a further ceremony.

Published rule and conditions

Officiant and ceremony rule
Arrange your own officiant; the Clerk does not perform ceremonies. Arizona authorises duly licensed or ordained clergy — including ministers, elders or others permitted to solemnize marriages by the customs, rules and regulations of a religious society or sect — judges of courts of record, municipal court judges, justices of the peace, justices of the United States Supreme Court, judges of courts of appeals, district courts and courts created by an act of Congress whose judges hold office during good behavior, bankruptcy and tax court judges, United States magistrate judges, and judges of the Arizona Court of Military Appeals.

Arizona also offers a covenant marriage license, which requires a notarised statement from the clergy or marriage counselor who gave the couple premarital counselling. An existing marriage can be converted to a covenant marriage for $35 without a further ceremony.

Official requirement

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.

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.

  • A.R.S. 25-124 — Persons authorized to perform marriage ceremony; definitionArizona State Legislature - checked July 26, 2026

    A. The following are authorized to solemnize marriages between persons who are authorized to marry: 1. Duly licensed or ordained clergymen. 2. Judges of courts of record. 3. Municipal court judges. 4. Justices of the peace. 5. Justices of the United States supreme court. 6. Judges of courts of appeals, district courts and courts that are created by an act of Congress if the judges are entitled to hold office during good behavior. 7. Bankruptcy court and tax court judges. 8. United States magistrate judges. 9. Judges of the Arizona court of military appeals.

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