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Maricopa County (Phoenix) offers a fully online marriage license option with no in-person visit required at all, provided your ceremony date is at least 30 days out and at least one applicant is an Arizona resident.
| License fee | $98 for the license, plus $8 postage/handling if mailed. An optional $43.50 covers a prepaid certified copy mailed after recording. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None — Arizona has no statewide waiting period. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. |
| License validity | 12 months (1 year) from the date of issuance (Arizona statewide rule). |
| 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. |
| Office hours | Online applications can be submitted anytime; in-person appointments follow standard Clerk of Superior Court business hours. |
Special notes
The 30-day-minimum rule for the online option means it won’t work for a wedding happening very soon — in that case, book an in-person appointment instead.
Frequently asked questions
Do we ever have to visit an office in person in Maricopa County?
Not if you qualify for the online program (Arizona-resident applicant, ceremony at least 30 days out, valid ID, credit card payment). If you don’t qualify — for example, your wedding is sooner than 30 days away — you’ll need an in-person appointment instead.
Official source: Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court — https://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/services/marriage-licenses-passports/marriage-licenses/online-marriage-license
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026