Maricopa County Marriage License — Step by Step

I’ll oversee the signing on your wedding day and file the license for you. Here’s how to get it in the first place.

1. Apply together. Visit a Maricopa County Clerk location or start the application online, then appear in person with valid ID.
2. Bring ID & fee. Government-issued photo ID for both of you; check the current fee/methods on the Clerk’s site.
3. Receive your license. It’s typically valid immediately and for 12 months (verify exact rules on the Clerk’s website).
4. Wedding day. We’ll sign after the ceremony with your witnesses (usually two adults). I’ll double-check details.
5. I file it. I submit the completed license to the county. You may order certified copies for name changes, etc.

Tip: Out-of-state couples can usually marry in Arizona with an Arizona license; confirm any home-state name change steps. This page provides general information only and isn’t legal advice.

Questions? Ask me when you check availability.