A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in one of our Marriage Division locations after the license is effective for an additional cost. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended. After applying for your license online, we will email you with the instructions on how to schedule an appointment for the video conference and pay for your license online.
Double check your personal ID is current and accepted by the courthouse as proof of your identification e. The last step in formalizing your marriage, if you choose to do so, is changing your name. Arizona permits a variety of public servants and religious figures to officiate a legal marriage union in AZ.
The AZ Marriage license is valid only in the state of Arizona; you cannot have a license issued here and go to another state or country for the ceremony. A legislator or constitutional officer of this state or a member of Congress who represents a district within this state, while that person holds office. A judge or retired judge of a bankruptcy court or a tax court.
If you have been married before, you will need to know the specific date your last marriage ended, and how it ended. Some counties may require a copy of the final judgment if your previous marriage ended by dissolution or nullity.
Because requirements can vary, you should contact the Register of Deeds in your county with any specific questions. California residency and U. Only two unmarried persons over the age of 18 years of age may apply for a marriage license in California. Anyone under 18 must obtain a court order through the Court system. A regular non-confidential marriage license is valid for ninety 90 days from the date it was issued.
It is a permit to marry. You are not legally married until the marriage is solemnized by a person authorized to do so. The license can be used anywhere in the State of California. You do not need a blood test. You must present the license to the person who is to perform the marriage ceremony. Old URL. Check this box if the link is broken, and you do not know a replacement URL. New URL. You may not be married by proxy. However, the license must be filed in the county where you applied.
An overseas stationed member of the Armed Forces of the United States can enter into the marriage via the appearance of an attorney. Part 2. Complete the application. Some counties will allow you to download the application beforehand and complete it prior to your arrival at the county clerk's office.
If you choose to complete the application in person, consider making an appointment. Walk-ins are usually taken on a first come, first served basis, and the wait can be lengthy.
Consider name changes. Counties such as Orange County require the name to be used after the marriage to appear on the marriage license.
Pay the appropriate fee. Most counties will accept credit card or debit payments, but some may only accept cash. Get married. Marriage licenses are valid for ninety days from the date of issuance. If you do not get married within the time frame, then you will have to purchase a new license. If you are entering into a confidential marriage, you do not need a witness.
Return the completed license within ten days of the wedding. The marriage officiant has only ten days after the wedding ceremony to return the completed license to the county recorder where you purchased the license. In cases of a confidential marriage, the license is returned to the county clerk's office for registration. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Since appointments, fees, payment options and other requirements vary from county to county, it's best to contact the County Clerk's office prior to your arrival.
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. The county will not make the marriage certificate public information for California confidential marriage licenses.
Confidential licenses also do not require witnesses at the ceremony or witnesses to sign the marriage license. However, the couple must sign an affidavit attesting to their cohabitation. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.
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