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How to Get a Marriage License in Arizona

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An important step in making your marriage legal is obtaining a marriage license. Following are guidelines on how to obtain a marriage license if you plan to wed in Arizona.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Divorce decree, annulment paper or death certificate, if applicable
  • Marriage license application
  • Valid identification
  • Pen
  • Cash
  1. Step 1

    Apply for the marriage license in person at any county courthouse. Both bride and groom must be present. Residency in Arizona is not required.

  2. Step 2

    Present proof of age and identity. A driver's license, military identification card or passport is an acceptable form of identification for this purpose.

  3. Step 3

    Fill out the application and sign it in the presence of the county clerk. Applicants may also be asked to provide Social Security numbers, dates of birth for both parties, previous marriage information and names and birthplaces of applicants' parents

  4. Step 4

    Pay the license fee and head to the altar. There is no waiting period and licenses are valid for one year.

  5. Step 5

    If either applicant has been married previously, bring the certified document that ended his or her last marriage, such as a divorce decree, annulment paper or death certificate.

Tips & Warnings
  • Blood tests are not required in Arizona.
  • Marriage license requirements often change. Verify all information with the local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel arrangements.

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jblaz said

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on 11/16/2009 According to the Clerk of the Superior Court in Maricopa County (http://clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/marlic.asp) there is NO requirement to provide a divorce decree.

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