In sum, no license, no marriage. Failure to record a marriage license after a ceremony: Does not automatically render the marriage invalid. Officiants are required to file and record the marriage license after the ceremony.
No blood test or waiting period is required by the State of Arizona for a marriage license application. The license is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued. After 12 months, it expires.
Obtaining Your Arizona Marriage License Getting a marriage license in Arizona is fairly easy compared with other states. There is no waiting period and blood tests aren't required. You can get married the same day that you apply for your marriage license as long as you provide all of the appropriate documentation.
A marriage license can now be obtained online through the Clerk of Court for Maricopa County. Requests for a certified marriage certificate or a certified marriage abstract must be submitted to the Clerk of Court for Maricopa County.
The license is valid for marriage anywhere within the State of Arizona and the marriage must be performed within one year of the date of issuance of the license. The marriage license will need to be returned within 10 days after the marriage ceremony. The license can be mailed in or dropped off.
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. The license issued by our office can be used anywhere in the State of Arizona. Obtaining the marriage license does not mean you are married.
A marriage license must be issued prior to the ceremony, signed after the completion of the ceremony, and returned to the clerk's office within 30 days in order for the license to be recorded.