Marriage records in Pima County, Arizona, are available through several channels. PimaCourt.us allows you to quickly find publicly available information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, records are kept at the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court office, as well as at the Arizona Bureau of Vital Records. Copies can be obtained in person, by mail, or through online portals.
Pima Marriage Records Search
In Arizona, marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county where the couple applies. In Pima County, this function is performed by the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court. After the marriage ceremony, the signed license is returned to the court office, where it is registered as an official marriage record.
The collection includes:
- Marriage licenses issued in Pima County
- Registered marriage certificates returned after the ceremony
- Historical records stored in the court office archives
The state of Arizona also maintains centralized records through the Bureau of Vital Records at the Arizona Department of Health Services. This institution holds records of marriages registered within the state.
Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court
To search for court cases, including some marriage records, you can use the Public Access Case Lookup system on the Arizona Judicial Branch website. The Pima County Records Search portal is also useful, providing access to various categories of public documents.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Pima
The fees depend on where you order the copy — at the county court office or the state Bureau of Vital Records. Below are the approximate fees set according to Arizona law.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy — Clerk of the Superior Court | $26.00 |
| Certified copy — Arizona Bureau of Vital Records | $20.00 |
| Additional copy (per order) — Bureau of Vital Records | $3.00 |
| Search fee if record not found — Bureau of Vital Records | $20.00 |
Fees at the Pima County court office are set according to the Clerk of the Superior Court's fee schedule. The Bureau of Vital Records fees are determined according to A.R.S. § 36-342. In-person request processing usually takes a few minutes, while mail requests may take from two to six weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Pima
There are several ways to order a certified copy of a marriage certificate issued in Pima County.
Online
The Arizona Bureau of Vital Records accepts online orders through its official Vital Records portal. Payment is made by credit or debit card. The copy is mailed to the specified address.
In Person
Visit the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court office at:
Bring valid photo identification. Payment is accepted on-site. The copy is usually issued on the day of the request.
You can also contact the Bureau of Vital Records in Phoenix directly:
By Mail
To order by mail through the state Bureau of Vital Records, send:
- A completed application for a marriage record copy (the form can be downloaded from the ADHS website)
- A copy of valid photo identification
- A check or money order for the appropriate amount, payable to the Office of Vital Records
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Send the request to:
To order through the Pima County Superior Court office, contact the office directly at (520) 724-3200 to clarify the list of required documents and acceptable payment methods for mail requests. The processing time for mail orders depends on the institution's workload — usually from two to six weeks. The PimaCourt.us resource can also be useful for preliminary information searches before submitting a request.