Pinal County Marriage License

Pinal County marriage licenses come from the Clerk of Superior Court. The main office is in Florence, but you can also apply in Casa Grande, Maricopa, or Apache Junction. Both people must show up together with valid photo ID. The fee is $98. No blood test. No waiting period. Your license stays valid for 12 months and works anywhere in Arizona. Once you have a ceremony, the officiant sends the signed form back to the clerk for recording. Pinal County accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.

Where to Get a Pinal County Marriage License

The Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court issues marriage licenses at four locations across the county. The main office sits in Florence, the county seat. This is where most county court business happens. You can walk in during regular hours or call ahead if you have questions. The Florence office handles the most volume and has the longest track record with marriage records going back decades.

Casa Grande has a satellite office that makes things easier for residents in the western part of the county. The address is 820 E Cottonwood Lane, Building B. Maricopa residents can visit the office at 19955 N Wilson Avenue, Suite 200. Apache Junction sits at the county's northern edge near the Superstition Mountains, and their office is at 575 N Idaho Road, Suite 109. All four locations issue the same marriage license with the same fee.

You do not need to live in Pinal County to get a license here. Arizona has no residency rule for marriage. Couples from Phoenix, Tucson, or out of state can apply at any Pinal County location. The license works for weddings anywhere in Arizona, not just Pinal County.

Pinal County Clerk Florence Office

The main office is at 971 N Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, in Florence. You can mail documents to PO Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132. The toll-free phone number is 888-431-1311. Local callers can use 520-509-3555. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office closes on state holidays. Florence is about an hour southeast of Phoenix and sits along Highway 79.

When you arrive, both people must be present. Bring valid government photo ID for each person. A driver's license works fine. So does a passport, state ID, or military ID. You need your Social Security number too. The clerk keeps this separate from public records. If you do not have one, just note that on the form.

Note: You can call ahead to confirm hours, but appointments are not required at most Pinal County locations.

Pinal County Marriage License Satellite Locations

The Casa Grande office is the most popular alternative to Florence. Casa Grande has over 60,000 residents and sits right along Interstate 10. The office at 820 E Cottonwood Lane, Building B handles marriage licenses along with other clerk services. This location works well for couples from Casa Grande, Eloy, Arizona City, and surrounding communities. It saves a trip to Florence for people on the western side of the county.

Maricopa is one of Arizona's fastest growing cities. The Pinal County office there is at 19955 N Wilson Avenue, Suite 200. This location serves Maricopa, the Ak-Chin community, and nearby areas. The city straddles the Maricopa-Pinal county line, so some Maricopa residents actually live in Maricopa County despite the city's name. Check your address to know which county you are in.

Apache Junction sits in the northeast corner of Pinal County near the Superstition Mountains. The office at 575 N Idaho Road, Suite 109 handles marriage licenses for Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Queen Creek residents who live on the Pinal County side. Queen Creek also spans two counties, so know your exact address before you drive to an office.

Requirements for a Pinal County Marriage License

Both people must appear together. No exceptions to this rule. You cannot send someone else or apply alone first. Each person brings valid government photo ID showing name, photo, and date of birth. Both people sign two affidavits under oath stating their personal information is correct. The clerk administers the oath right there at the counter.

Arizona sets 18 as the age of consent for marriage. Under ARS 25-102, a 16 or 17 year old can marry only with parental consent or an emancipation order. The future spouse cannot be more than three years older. Anyone under 16 cannot marry in Arizona at all. Pinal County clerks enforce these rules strictly.

The state does not require a blood test. There is no waiting period either. You can get your license and marry the same day if you want. Many couples do exactly that when they plan a quick courthouse wedding or have a same-day ceremony booked. The license is ready to use the moment you walk out the door.

Pinal County Marriage License Fees

The filing fee is $98. This is the standard rate for most larger Arizona counties. You can pay by cash, personal check, money order, or cashier's check. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted. Pinal County gives you more payment options than many other counties do.

Certified copies cost $35 each. You may need certified copies for name changes at the DMV or Social Security office. Banks and employers sometimes ask for them too. Order copies from the same clerk office where you got the license. The Pinal County copies page has details on how to request them by mail if you cannot visit in person. Add postage for mail requests.

Covenant marriage is an option in Arizona. It requires premarital counseling and limits divorce grounds. Converting an existing marriage to covenant status costs $35 at any clerk office. You need a notarized statement from your counselor. Most couples choose standard licenses, but the covenant option exists for those who want it.

After Your Pinal County Wedding Ceremony

Getting the license is step one. Arizona requires a ceremony to make the marriage legal. Under ARS 25-111, someone authorized by law must solemnize the marriage before your license expires. Without a proper ceremony, you are not legally married no matter what your license says.

You need two witnesses at the ceremony. They must be 18 or older. The witnesses sign the license along with both spouses and the officiant. Anyone can be a witness. Friends, family, or even people you just met can fill this role. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court for recording. This should happen within 30 days. The clerk files the original and your marriage becomes part of the official record.

Who can perform your wedding? Arizona law is pretty broad here. ARS 25-124 authorizes licensed or ordained clergy, judges of courts of record, municipal court judges, justices of the peace, and various federal judges. Online ordination ministers also qualify as long as they meet the general definition of clergy.

Note: The Pinal County Clerk office does not arrange wedding ceremonies for couples.

Marriage Licenses for Pinal County Cities

Pinal County covers a large area between Phoenix and Tucson. Major cities include Casa Grande, Apache Junction, and parts of Queen Creek. San Tan Valley is one of the largest census-designated places in the county. Maricopa has grown rapidly since 2000. Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, and Kearny are smaller towns that also fall under Pinal County jurisdiction.

All these communities use the same Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court for marriage licenses. Pick whichever office is most convenient. The Florence main office, Casa Grande, Maricopa, or Apache Junction locations all issue identical licenses. The fee is the same everywhere. Processing takes the same amount of time.

Queen Creek spans both Pinal and Maricopa counties. If your address is in the Pinal portion, you can use the Apache Junction clerk office nearby. Maricopa County side residents would use one of the Maricopa County clerk locations instead. Not sure which county you live in? Check your property records or voter registration card. The county is listed on both.

Nearby Counties for Marriage Licenses

Pinal County borders several other Arizona counties. You can get a marriage license from any county in the state, so consider nearby options if they are more convenient.

• Maricopa County to the north and west serves Phoenix and its suburbs
• Pima County to the south serves Tucson and Green Valley
• Gila County to the northeast covers Globe and Payson
• Graham County to the east serves Safford and Thatcher
• Cochise County to the southeast handles Bisbee and Sierra Vista

All Arizona marriage licenses work statewide. Where you get the license and where you have the ceremony can be different counties. Many couples get their license close to home but have the wedding somewhere else entirely.

Pinal County Marriage License Legal Rules

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 25 governs marriage in the state. Title 25 covers everything from who can marry to how ceremonies work to grounds for divorce. The statutes apply to all 15 Arizona counties including Pinal. State law sets the framework, and county clerks carry out the day-to-day work of issuing licenses and recording marriages.

Certain relationships cannot marry under Arizona law. ARS 25-101 bans marriages between parents and children, siblings, aunts and nephews, uncles and nieces, and first cousins with narrow exceptions. First cousins can marry if both are 65 or older, or if one proves to a Superior Court judge they cannot reproduce. Marriages that violate these rules are void from the start.

Same-sex marriages have been legal in Arizona since October 17, 2014. The Pinal County Clerk issues licenses to all couples who meet state requirements regardless of gender. The process is exactly the same for everyone. Arizona treats all legal marriages equally under state law.