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Arizona allows the public to access marriage data that has occurred in the last 50 years via online searches or paper request forms. Alongside statewide searches, counties and cities also maintain their own websites and record management systems, providing a process to find post-1950 records if you know where the couple got married.

This resource will guide you in uncovering recent and historical marital records in Arizona via both offline and online methods.

Who Can Access Marriage Records in Arizona?

According to the most recent Census, more than 2.7 million households exist in Arizona, with 45.9 percent composed of opposite-sex married couples.¹

Additionally, same-sex married couples make up 0.6 percent of all households. Nearly eight percent of households are unmarried partners living together.

Title 39 (Public Records, Printings, and Notices) requires the state to keep permanent public records on paper or another permanent form indefinitely.² Per the statute, anybody can view the documents in the office during regular business hours, which vary from county to county.

Interested parties may need to request a document in writing in many counties. This process entails filling out a paper form and mailing it to the office. All counties have a physical office with visiting hours for those who don’t mind driving to a destination.

There are fees involved in getting physical, certified copies due to employee time, printing, and shipping costs. A paper copy typically costs $30 in Arizona, with added shipping expenses.

While many other states store recent marriage license records in their Vital Records Department, Arizona does not. They are only maintained in the Clerk of Superior Court, where the marriage license was first obtained.

Paper marriage records older than 50 years are sent to the official state archives, which are also available to the public for research during business hours.

Other resources for older records include local libraries and online genealogy searches, managed by something other than government authorities. These sites aggregate data from across the Internet and do not limit themselves to only government sources.

How To View & Request Arizona Marriage Records

Any interested researcher can look for newer marriage records online with county-run websites.

Once a searcher has the name of the county or city where the couple was married, they can contact that county site for more information. Marriages that happened before 1950 are held at the Arizona State Archives, with more information detailed later in this article.

The simplest way to find the correct site is to visit the Clerk of the Superior Court to find a specific courthouse address with contact information.³ This court is responsible for keeping copies of all recent records, including permits, and would be the first place to look.

Record seekers need to print out a form requesting access to specific records and send it to the Clerk of the Court. For example, Apache County requires anyone requesting court records to mail in a records request form found on their website before obtaining access.

As described by Wikipedia, there are 15 counties in Arizona, and the top five biggest counties are Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Mohave. Each county does business a bit differently, but here are some examples of how to find records for each county listed above:

Maricopa County: Researchers may start a public records request online via the government-run site. Scroll down to Records Requests and click Online Records Request Form.⁴ Click Marriage License Copies and then Continue. Fill out as much information as you have, including the year of marriage, mailing address, and the marital partners.

If you do not have most of the details, you may call the Clerk’s Office at 602-372-5375 to have an employee search the records at their office. A certified copy costs $30.50 plus $0.50 per license and a $7.00 postage fee. An abstract costs $30 each, and results should be available within 10 business days.

Individuals may also visit the physical office, located at:

Downtown Justice Center
620 West Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: 602-372-5375

Pima County: Conduct a Pima County Record Search for marriage records. Type in the name of the parties or call 500-724-3240 for more assistance. People may also visit the office during regular business hours:

Pima County Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court
110 W. Congress
Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: 520-724-3200

Pinal County: Individuals are encouraged to use the Request for Court Records Form instead of visiting the office. The fees include $0.50 per page, $30 certification, a $30 research fee, and $7 for the marriage records’ shipping. The research fee only applies if the case number or year of marriage is unknown.

Yavapai: To get a certified copy of a certificate, individuals can go into either of the two offices:

Yavapai County Courthouse
120 South Cortez St
Prescott, AZ 86303

Phone: 928-771-3312

Yavapai County Superior Court
2840 N Commonwealth Dr.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Phone: 928-567-7741

You may also write a letter with the information you have regarding the marriage parties and send it, along with a $30 money order or cashier’s check and a SASE to:

Yavapai County Courthouse
Attn: Records
120 South Cortez Street
Prescott AZ 86303 

Phone: 928-771-3312

Mohave County: Mohave prefers a written records request form submitted to their office unless the person has a disability. A certified copy of a marriage license costs $30 plus $0.50 per printed page. It should be mailed to:

Mohave County Administration
Attn: Research Department
PO Box 7000
Kingman, AZ 86402‐7000

Phone: 928-753-9141

Locating Domestic Partnerships in Arizona

Arizona does not record or recognize common law marriages but allows limited domestic partnerships performed in the City Hall.

Domestic partnerships are mainly used for appointing authority over health records and hospital visitation rights. You would need to contact the specific City Clerk Department to find out if they have records.

Each city maintains its own website and records department for these types of unions, and no single website contains links for all city halls in the state.

In Phoenix, one of the most popular cities for domestic partnerships, you may call the City Clerk Department of Phoenix at 602-262-6811 for more information about records retrieval. The registry does not maintain information such as addresses, phone numbers, and birthdates.

Aside from domestic partnerships or recent marriage records, many people want to locate older marriage licenses for genealogy purposes or to verify a legal status. The method for finding older records may require extra time due to the need to hunt through paper copies.

Checking Arizona State Archives for Ancestral Marriage Records

If a marriage occurred more than 50 years ago, the original marriage records are most likely stored in the Arizona State Archives.⁶

A separate Archives and Records Management Department keeps this information for the public, and researchers can make an appointment at the Polly Rosenbaum State Archives to search through paper documents.

The Archives building is available to visit in person and accepts written mail:

Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History
1901 W. Madison St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009 

Phone: 602-926-3720

The AZ Library email contact form is another way to communicate with this office.

A second source is the State of Arizona Research Library located at the above address.⁷ They maintain local family histories, which may help you in your search for marriage records in Arizona. They can be reached at 602-926-3870 during regular office hours, and visitors must first request an appointment.

How To Obtain an Arizona Marriage License (Application Process)

All counties in Arizona have a very similar process to obtain a new marriage license.⁸

Both parties need to provide government-issued IDs and be at least 18 years old. Unlike some other states, Arizona does not require applicants to do a blood test or furnish copies of previous divorces.

The license expires one year after it is issued. It must include valid signatures from both parties, two witnesses, and the officiant’s name. To find out how to proceed with the licensing process, click the link above to find the specific county where you want to get the marriage license.

Official laws for a valid marriage are detailed in Title 25 – Marital and Domestic Relations within the Arizona Revised Statutes, updated in 2023. This statute describes who may marry in Arizona, the requirements to make it valid, and what is needed for the ceremony.

The processes for getting a license in the five largest counties are detailed below.

Maricopa County: Marriage applicants may apply for a marital license online if they are both residents of the state. This new measure was instituted in 2020.

If you choose this route, ensure you have photocopies of both IDs saved to your computer/phone to upload on the application. Once you fill out the online form completely and upload the ID copies. When received, an employee at Maricopa County will email you the affidavit, which must be printed, signed, scanned, and uploaded to the system.

Expect a call from the office within 5 business days. The necessary fees are $83 for the license, $7 for postage, and $37.50 for a certified copy sent after the marriage ceremony.

The caveat is that the online system may not guarantee license delivery in less than 30 days, so if you are getting married very soon, make an appointment to visit a physical office.

If one or more marriage applicants are not an Arizona resident, they must first book a marriage license appointment at a specific Maricopa courthouse to file in person.

Marriage license applications can be acquired at any of the four Clerk of the Superior Court buildings. Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court locations are listed below:

222 E Javelina, Mesa, AZ 85210

18380 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032

14264 W. Tierra Buena Ln., Surprise, AZ 85374

601 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003

Pima County: The second-largest county in the state similarly issues marriage licenses but does not require an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at the two courts during business hours with proper ID cards. There is no waiting period or blood test requirement.

Pima County Superior Court
110 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: 520-724-4200

Pima County Justice of the Peace
111 W. La Mina Ave
Ajo, AZ 85321

Phone: 520-387-7684

The fee is $83, paid via money order, cashier’s check, or personal check.

In Arizona, a person at least 16 but under 18 can marry someone up to three years older than themselves. The minor must have parental/guardian consent or be legally emancipated to get married.

Another specific requirement is a signature notarization if one of the applicants is currently incarcerated. They will need a notarized signature on their application, which the other applicant will bring to the courthouse for submission.

For more information about getting married in Pima County, visit the webpage that outlines the laws for obtaining a license.

Pinal County: The third-largest county requires marriage license applicants to visit one of the offices of the Pinal County Superior Court to obtain the license:¹⁰

Pima County Clerks	Address	Phone
Clerk of the Superior Court (Main Office)	971 N. Jason Lopez Circle Bldg. A Florence, AZ 85132	520-509-3555
Apache Junction – Satellite Office	575 N Idaho Road, Suite 109 Apache Junction, AZ 85119	480-982-2921
Casa Grande – Satellite Office	820 E Cottonwood Lane, Building B Casa Grande, AZ 85122	520-866-7475
Maricopa – Satellite Office	19955 N Wilson Avenue Maricopa, AZ 85139	520-866-3999
San Tan Valley – Satellite Office	31505 N Schneph Road, Building A San Tan Valley, AZ 85140	520-866-6830

The filing fee is $83 paid by check, money order, or credit card.

Yavapai County: Both marital parties must appear in person to get their license.

Yavapai Clerk of Superior Court
120 South Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303

Phone: 928-771-3312

The license costs $83 and does not require a waiting period, blood test, or a copy of a divorce decree. More information is available at the Yavapai Clerk of Superior Court website.

Mohave County: This county has three office locations, and couples may apply for the license online or in person at any one of the offices listed below alongside their contact details.

Kingman Office	Bullhead City Office	Lake Havasu City Office
415 E. Spring St. Kingman, AZ 86402	2225 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442	2001 College Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
928-753-0713	928-758-0730	928-453-0701

If an online application is preferred, the court requires the marriage application form to be filled out completely and emailed to [email protected].

Parties must provide their addresses, legal names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers. It might take up to six weeks for this application to go through processing, and the applicants can choose to receive the Affidavit for Marriage License via mail, email, or fax.

Once received, the engaged couple must get it notarized and mail it back to the original office with an $83 check/money order and $7 in shipping fees.

If you need a copy of a marriage license or proof that a marriage occurred, there are several avenues to pursue. Arizona marriage records are essential pieces of evidence kept securely by the state and should be available to anyone who requests them for any reason.