Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Arizona.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, August & September (avg 67°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Big Flow, Anderson Lake & Antelope Lake
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Arizona's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan aheadno waiting period — marry the same day you get the license · 2 witnesses must sign
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
Arizona is one of the most permissive states for online-ordained officiants. Verify with the county clerk.
Arizona authorizes ordained clergypeople, priests, and ministers to solemnize marriages without prior registration.
Arizona Rev. Stat. § 25-124Apache County Clerk's Office
70 W 3rd South Street, St. Johns, AZ 85936
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Apache County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (928) 337-7550 and confirm that Apache County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license before the deadline — confirm timing with the clerk’s office. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Apache County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Arizona is one of the most permissive states for online-ordained officiants. Verify with the county clerk.
No — Apache County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
2 witnesses must sign the marriage license.
Apache County Clerk's Office — 70 W 3rd South Street, St. Johns, AZ 85936 — phone (928) 337-7550.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.