Maricopa County, Arizona
County clerk guides for Maricopa County.
Maricopa County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Maricopa County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $98 for the license, plus $8 postage/handling if mailed. An optional $43.50 covers a prepaid certified copy mailed after recording. |
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| Waiting period | None — Arizona has no statewide waiting period. |
| License validity | 12 months (1 year) from the date of issuance (Arizona statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. |
| Where & how to apply | Fully online if: at least one applicant is a current Arizona resident, your ceremony date is at least 30 days away, you have valid ID for both applicants, and you can pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express). Otherwise, apply in person at a Clerk of Superior Court location, by appointment. |
Full Maricopa County marriage license guide →
Arizona rules that apply in Maricopa County
These come from Arizona state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent. Ages 16–17 require parental/guardian consent or an emancipation order, and the other applicant may not be more than 3 years older. Under 16 cannot marry.
- Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day the license is issued.
- License validity: 12 months (1 year) from the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Maricopa County is $98. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 83% of them. See fees state by state →
Maricopa County vs. other Arizona counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Arizona counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Pima County | $98 standard |
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| Maricopa County | $98 standard |
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