SEDONA ARIZONA MARRIAGE LICENSE

Marriage License | Legal Name Change | Apostille (non-U.S. residents)

*DUE TO COVID19 THE RULES MAY VARY COUNTY TO COUNTY FOR APPLYING*

To marry in the state of Arizona you need to purchase your marriage license from a courthouse within the state of Arizona. Only US bank accounts and credit cards are accepted, no foreign banks or funds. Your marriage license is valid for one year from date of purchase.

Applying for an Arizona Marriage License 

You may purchase your marriage license in any county within the state of Arizona, regardless of the county, you plan on marrying in. Blood tests and divorce documents are not required to purchase a marriage license. The current fee for a marriage license is $82 (prices subject to change).

There are two ways to apply for a marriage license; in person or via mail.

The couple needs to go in person and together to purchase the license. A photo ID is required for both applicants. A driver’s license or passport are acceptable forms of ID.

For out-of-state residents the Mojave county superior court issues marriage licenses by “mail” for your convenience. We’re happy to guide you in this.

There is no courthouse in Sedona. The nearest is in Camp Verde, Yavapai County, which is 27 miles south of Sedona.

Applying for Legal Name Change

If you plan on changing your last name an additional fee of $27.50 (price subject to change) is required for a “certified” copy of your recorded marriage license. This notarized copy is mailed to you by the courthouse once they’ve recorded your marriage. Upon receiving it you need to contact Social Security, Motor Vehicles, and the Passport office to make the changes.

Note: Even if you aren’t changing your last name it’s still advised that you purchase at least one “certified” copy. It serves as an official document for business and legal matters.

Apostille (non-U.S. Residents)

Non-U.S. residents marrying in Arizona need to file for an “apostille” or certificate of “authentication” in order to have their marriage legally recognized by the country in which they live.

After returning home and upon receiving by mail the “certified” copy of your marriage license, you’ll then need to…

  1. Fill out an “apostille” request form (PDF) found on the Arizona Secretary of State website
  2. Mail it to their office with the original “certified” copy of your marriage license (photocopies not accepted)
  3. Include a $3 filing fee (U.S. funds only)
  4. Include return postage

We’re happy to guide you in this.