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Arizona - Obtain a Marriage Certificate


Procedure

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Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court

You may obtain a marriage certificate with same day service by visiting the Prescott or Camp Verde offices.

To request a copy through the mail, send a money order or cashiers check for $27.00 and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. (Add $7.00 for postage and handling if you do not include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request.)

Send your request to the Clerk of Superior Courts Prescott Office, Attn: Records.

In your request, include the name of the parties. If you need the Clerks Office to perform the search to find the marriage license, there will be an additional fee of $27.00


Maricopa County

Certified Copy of a Marriage License

You may obtain a certified copy of a marriage license at the following offices:

  • Customer Service Center, 601 W. Jackson, Phoenix
  • Southeast office: 222 E. Javelina, Mesa
  • Northeast office: 18380 N. 40th Street, Suite 120, Phoenix
  • Northwest office, 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payments made in-person include money order, debit card, credit card or cash.


You may also request a copy by writing to:
Correspondence Section
Clerk of the Superior Court
201 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85003


Your request must include the following information:

  • The full legal name of both parties prior to the marriage;
  • The year the marriage took place;
  • The marriage license number shown at the bottom of the marriage license certificate, if known.

For requests submitted by post, do not forget to include the following: a money order payable to the Clerk of the Court for $27.50, and a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope (or a money order for $34.50 for postage and handling instead of a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope). The money order must include the customer name, address, and phone # of the customer on the front.

It may take about 14 business days for your request to be processed.





Required Documents

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A valid government-issued photo identification (Examples: driver's license, passport, etc.)


Note: Contact your local county clerk for other documents you will need to bring or submit to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate.






Office Locations & Contacts

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Arizona Clerk's Office: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/arizona/#counties


Certificates may also be obtained from your local county office. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Apache County : P.O. Box 667 70 West 3rd South St. Johns, Az 85936-0667
Phone: 928-337-7555

Cochise County : 100 Quality Hill Road Bisbee, AZ 85603
Phone: 520-432-8570

Coconino County : 200 N. San Francisco St. (Courthouse) Flagstaff AZ 86001
Phone: 928-679-7600

Gila County : 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501
Phone: 928-425-3231

Graham County : 800 West Main Street Safford, Arizona 85546
Phone: 928-428-3310

Greenlee County : P.O. Box 1296 223 5th Street Clifton, AZ 85533
Phone: 928-865-3872

La Paz County : 1316 Kofa Ave Suite 607 Parker, AZ 85344
Website: http://www.co.la-paz.az.us/

Maricopa County : 301 W Jefferson Phoenix, Az 85033-2225
Phone: 602-506-3572

Mohave County : 401 E. Spring Street P.O. Box 7000 Kingman, Arizona 86402
Phone: 928-753-0713

Navajo County : Governmental Complex 100 East Code Talkers Drive South Highway 77 P.O. Box 668 Holbrook, AZ 8602
Phone : Holbrook (928) 524-4000 / Show Low (928) 532-6000 / Winslow (928) 289-6800 / Heber (928) 535-7110

Pima County : 110 West Congress St. Tucson, Arizona 85701-1317
Phone: 520-740-3200

Pinal County :
Phone: 520-509-3555

Santa Cruz County : 2150 N Congress Dr. Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-375-7800 (For the Hearing Impaired 520-761-7816)

Yavapai County : 120 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: 928-771-3312

Yuma County: 250 West 2nd Street, Suite B Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-817-4234


Maricopa County

Clerk of Court, Downtown Phoenix
Customer Service Center
601 W. Jackson, Phoenix, Arizona
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)

Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 N. 40th St. Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)

Northwest Regional Court Center
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)

Southeast Regional Facility
Southeast Court Complex
222 E. Javelina, Mesa, Arizona 85210
Hours: 8am - 5pm / Mon. - Fri.
Phone: (602)37-CLERK(25375)


Justice Court Locations

Agua Fria Justice Court
9550 W. Van Buren No. 6
Tolleson, Arizona 85353
Hours: 8am - 4pm /Mon. - Fri.
Phone: 623.936.1449

Highland Justice Court
55 E. Civic Center Dr. Ste 55, Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm /Monday thru Friday
Phone: 602.372.8300

Ironwood Justice Court
209 E. Pima Gila Bend, Arizona 85337
Hours: 8am - 5pm /Mon. - Fri.
Phone: 602.506.1589

Maryvale Justice Court
4622 W. Indian School No. 10,
Phoenix, Arizona 85031
Hours: 8am - 4pm /Monday, Thursday, Friday
8am - 12pm/ Wednesday
Does not issue licenses on Tuesday
Phone: 623.245.0432

San Marcos Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street, Suite 103
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 10 am - 3 pm
Monday - Friday
Phone: 602.372.3400
Only Accepts Money Orders

San Tan Justice Court
201 E. Chicago Street, Suite 102
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Hours: 10 am - 3 pm
Monday - Friday
Phone: 602.372.3400
Only Accepts Money Orders

White Tank Justice Court
21749 W. Yuma Rd.
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Monday - Friday
Phone: 623.386.4822


City Hall Locations

Youngtown City Court
12033 Clubhouse Square (112th Ave. & Alabama)
Youngtown, Arizona
Hours: 9am - 2pm, Tue, Wed & Fri
Phone: 623-972-8226



Yavapai County Courthouse
Phone: (928) 771-3312
Fax: (928) 771-3111
Jury Office: (928) 777-3022
120 South Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
Clerk of Superior Courts Prescott Office





Eligibility

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Fees

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Yavapai County: A certified copy of a marriage certificate costs $27.00

Maricopa County: $27.50

Note: The amount may vary in other counties.




Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever




Documents to Use

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Processing Time

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By Mail
15 business days




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Instructions

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Marriage and divorce records in Arizona are kept at the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred.

Note: Marriage and divorce records are not available from the Office of Vital Records.

Arizona - Clerk of the Superior Court: Find courts in your county




Required Information

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  • The full legal name of the male and full legal name of the female prior to the marriage;
  • The year and date of marriage took place;
  • The marriage license number shown at the bottom of the marriage license certificate, if known;
  • Birth Date of both Husband and Wife
  • A copy of picture ID of the applicant





Need for the Document

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Marriage is a legal contract binding two people together, granting them rights and obligations. A Marriage Certificate is an official statement that two people are married.

A copy of the marriage certificate is often necessary when you apply for administrative procedures such as obtaining a passport or applying for certain social benefits.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a marriage certificate in Arizona.




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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.





External Links

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  • Arizona Department of Health Services:
http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/marriage.htm
  • Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court's Office:
http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/marlic.asp#application
  • Yavapai County, Clerk of Superior Court:
http://courts.yavapai.us/clerk/marriage-licenses/




Others

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  • State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
  • It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.




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