Marriage records in Coconino County, Arizona, can be accessed through several channels. CoconinoCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the Coconino County Clerk of the Superior Court, which issues marriage licenses, or the Coconino County Recorder, which records returned marriage certificates. Records are available online, in person, and by mail depending on the type of document you need.
Coconino Marriage Records Search
In Arizona, marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the couple applies. In Coconino County, the Clerk of the Superior Court handles marriage license applications and issuance. Once a marriage ceremony is performed and the license is returned, the completed marriage certificate is recorded by the Coconino County Recorder's Office.
The Recorder's Office maintains an index of recorded documents — including marriage certificates — dating back to 1983, with document images available from March 1999 to the present. You can search this index through the Coconino County Recorder's online record search using grantor/grantee names. Note that this search covers recorded documents only; marriage license application records are held by the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Coconino County Clerk of the Superior Court
Coconino County Recorder's Office
At the state level, the Arizona Department of Health Services Vital Records office maintains statewide vital records, though in Arizona marriage certificates are primarily maintained at the county level by the Clerk of the Superior Court and the County Recorder.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Coconino
Fees for marriage record copies in Coconino County are set by Arizona statute and county fee schedules. The following table reflects standard fees based on Arizona Revised Statutes and typical county clerk/recorder charges:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage license application | $83.00 |
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (Clerk of the Superior Court) | $26.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | $26.00 |
| Recorded document copy (Recorder's Office) | $1.00 per page |
Fees are subject to change. Contact the Clerk of the Superior Court or the Recorder's Office directly to confirm current amounts before submitting a request. Payment methods accepted may vary by office — ask whether they take cash, checks, money orders, or credit/debit cards.
Processing times for in-person requests are typically same-day. Mail requests may take one to two weeks depending on volume.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Coconino
There are several ways to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate from Coconino County:
Online
- The Coconino County Recorder's online search tool allows you to look up recorded marriage certificates by name and view images of documents recorded from March 1999 forward.
- For certified copies, check with the Clerk of the Superior Court to see if online ordering is available. Some Arizona counties use third-party vendors for online vital records orders — contact the clerk's office to confirm the current process.
In Person
Visit the Coconino County Clerk of the Superior Court at the Flagstaff courthouse to request a certified copy of a marriage certificate. Bring a valid photo ID. Walk-in service is generally available during business hours.
By Mail
To request a certified marriage certificate copy by mail, send the following to the Clerk of the Superior Court:
- A written request including the full names of both spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- A copy of your valid photo ID
- The applicable fee by check or money order payable to "Clerk of the Superior Court"
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail requests to:
If you are unsure which office holds the record you need, the Clerk of the Superior Court can direct you. For general public records searches in Coconino County, CoconinoCourt.us provides a starting resource for locating available information. The Arizona Judicial Branch website also offers court-related lookup tools that may be helpful for verifying case-related marriage records.