Pima County, Arizona
County clerk guides for Pima County.
Pima County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Pima County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $98, payable by check, money order, or cashier’s check to “Clerk of Superior Court.” |
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| Waiting period | None — Arizona has no statewide waiting period. |
| License validity | 12 months from the date of issuance, valid anywhere in Arizona. |
| Documents / ID required | Both applicants must appear in person with valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) and a Social Security number if they have one. Applicants who appear under 21 may be asked for additional proof of age. No witnesses or blood test required. |
| Where & how to apply | Both applicants appear in person and complete the application at a self-service kiosk in the Civil Unit lobby, 1st floor of the Superior Court building, 110 W. Congress St. (at Church & Congress), Tucson, then sign an affidavit and pay on-site. |
Full Pima County marriage license guide →
Arizona rules that apply in Pima 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 Pima 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 →
Pima 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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