For the latest Arizona Laws, visit AZ State Legislature - Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations
25-111 . Requirement of license and solemnization
A. A marriage may not be contracted by agreement without a marriage ceremony.
B. A marriage contracted within this state is not valid unless all of the following occur:
1. A license is issued as provided in this title.
2. The marriage is solemnized by a person authorized by law to solemnize marriages, or by a person purporting to act in such capacity and believed in good faith by at least one of the parties to be so authorized.
3. The marriage is solemnized before the expiration of the marriage license application.
