No waiting period: Marriage can take place the same day the Marriage License is received. Marriage License is valid for up to twelve (12) months. Marriage License can be used anywhere in the State of Arizona.
A valid marriage is contracted by a male person and a female person with a proper marriage license who participate in a ceremony conducted by and in the presence of a person who is authorized to solemnize marriages and at which at least two witnesses who are at least eighteen years of age participate.
Both parties must be present to obtain a marriage license. Each individual is required to provide a valid government-issued photo I.D., such as a driver's license, passport, etc. to show proof of age and confirm identity. Note: Effective , a Matricula Consular I.D.
The age of legal consent is 18 years of age. The State of Arizona does not require a blood test and there is no waiting period requirement. The license is valid for 12 months from the date of issuance and you must marry within that 12 months or the license will expire.
To make a marriage license valid it must have signatures from the individuals looking to get married, two witnesses, and the person who performed the ceremony. The bottom portion of the license is then mailed into the Clerk of the Superior Court by the person who performed the ceremony.
§ 25-111 lists the requirements that must be satisfied under Arizona marriage law: The couple must participate in a marriage ceremony. The couple must get a marriage license. Before the license expires, the marriage must be solemnized by someone authorized to do so, such as a pastor or justice of the peace.
No. For the marriage to be legal there needs to be two witnesses, who sign the certificate to verify that it took place between the named people, was performed by the named official, and was voluntary and agreed.