{"id":24399,"name":"Gilbert","state_id":7,"county_id":552,"created_at":"2019-08-20T10:38:58.969-07:00","updated_at":"2023-09-29T08:10:53.454-07:00","meta_description":"learn how to legally officiate and plan wedding ceremonies in Gilbert Arizona. Learn about who can officiate, marriage licenses, wedding ceremony planning, and other tips.","head_tag":"A Gilbert Guide for Wedding Ministers and Couples","tagline":"Country-Chic Desert Daze","intro_section":"\u003cp\u003eLocated just outside of Phoenix, Gilbert has grown from small town, to suburb, to a destination all its own, and at a rapid pace. In 1980 the population was around 5,700, and today it\u0026rsquo;s estimated to be over a quarter million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, many of the historic structures in the town have been preserved, and there\u0026rsquo;s a great heritage district. But what you care about most are the variety \u0026nbsp;of wedding venue options in town, and the scenic San Tan Mountain Regional Park just to the south, and the way they all combine to create wedding magic.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert was once the hay shipping capital of the world, but today it\u0026rsquo;s saying, \u0026ldquo;Hey, you picked a great place to get married!\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith the location settled, and since you\u0026rsquo;re really starting to plan, let\u0026rsquo;s make sure the important part is taken care of. We\u0026#39;ll start by helping you\u0026nbsp;make sure your officiant is properly credentialed and ready to perform your wedding!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","officiant_section":"\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;1: Get ordained with American Marriage Ministries\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn Arizona, the law states clearly who is allowed to perform marriage \u0026ndash; you\u0026rsquo;ve got judges, from municipal levels all the way up to the US Supreme Court, in addition to \u0026ldquo;clergy\u0026rdquo; \u0026ndash; which is further described as ministers, elders, and those authorized by a religious society. \u003ca href=\"https://theamm.org/marriage-laws/arizona\"\u003eThe full text of the law can be read here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow, if you were just asked to perform a wedding, don\u0026rsquo;t fret. You were personally selected by a loving couple to bless their marital union, and we recognize the importance of that at AMM. \u003ca href=\"/ordination-application\"\u003eGet ordained as an AMM Minister today\u003c/a\u003e, it\u0026rsquo;s free and your rights as a minister will be recognized by the state, just like those of thousands of other AMM Ministers through Arizona. It\u0026rsquo;s a free and fast process.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it\u0026rsquo;s time to return the marriage license, which will be your duty as the wedding officiant, Maricopa County may request a copy of your minister\u0026rsquo;s credentials. AMM makes physical copies of all your documentation available for a small fee. (Before the wedding ceremony, you can call the county clerk\u0026rsquo;s office to ask about providing minister credentials).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;2: Prepare for the Ceremony in Maricopa County\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you\u0026rsquo;re ordained as an AMM Minister, you can start preparing for the ceremony! It\u0026rsquo;s a special honor to be asked to officiate and we know you\u0026rsquo;ll want to spend the time to do it right.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re here for you. AMM\u0026rsquo;s training pages will give you everything you need to prepare from sample wedding ceremony scripts, to planning tools, tips for organization, and much more.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;3: Officiate the Wedding and Complete the Marriage License\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe couple has the responsibility of acquiring the marriage license. They will need to visit the County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s office before the wedding, and you will need to make sure that they have a valid license before performing the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the ceremony, don\u0026rsquo;t kick back right away! You will need to sign the marriage license, along with the couple and witnesses, and remember \u0026ndash; you must return the completed license to the County Clerk. Make sure that the completed marriage license secure.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","couple_section":"\u003cp\u003eLooking back to the couple\u0026rsquo;s responsibilities, they must obtain a marriage license before getting married. Both parties must go to a Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court to apply in person. There are four different locations in the greater Phoenix metro area, but The Southeast Court Complex in Mesa is closest to Gilbert: 222 E Javelina Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210, Suite 1650.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou both must bring:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eValid government-issued photo I.D., like a driver\u0026#39;s license, passport, etc.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e$83.00, cash or money order, debit card or credit card.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the marriage license has been issued, you two are ready to get married! We recommend planning in advance, but you can get married as soon as that day. You will have one year to get married and return the completed license.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","wedding_tips":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Basics\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith a relaxed but vibrant atmosphere, Gilbert is a great location for a wedding. From outdoor locations to wedding-specific venues, there are so many options to choose from.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou have \u003ca href=\"https://www.villasiena.cc\"\u003eVilla Siena\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;which provides a recreation of an Italian villa, and the \u003ca href=\"https://shenandoahmill.com\"\u003eShenandoah Mill\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;is there for your rustic barn-style wedding. \u003ca href=\"https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-centers-classes/mcqueen-park-activity-center\"\u003eThe McQueen Park Activity Center\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;offers a family focused and welcoming atmosphere and there are some incredible sights to take in outdoors. Did you know that over 250 different species of birds have been sighted in the Riparian Nature Preserve, within the city limits!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTransportation\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert has some incredible walkable areas sand a great little downtown, but you\u0026rsquo;ll want a car to properly get around the city. There are lots of car rental options along Highway 60, and for short trips rideshares like Lyft and Uber are available.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrom warm to hot, Gilbert is sunny and dry all year round. The city experiences mild winters, and very hot summers \u0026ndash; expect temperatures around 100 in the summer months.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","faq":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Maricopa County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s office make appointments to get a marriage license?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAppointments are recommended, but are not required. You can schedule an appointment \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/marlic.asp\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;ust=1576534303069000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNE5C_mpF_XniiRs2o6MBZkywbHn7A\"\u003eonline\u003c/a\u003e or you can walk in on weekdays from 8am \u0026ndash; 5pm.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need to have an Arizona ID to get a marriage license in Gilbert AZ?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAny government ID is acceptable, it does not need to be an Arizona driver\u0026rsquo;s license.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you pay the $83 marriage license fee in Maricopa County?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCash, money order, credit, and debit are all available as options.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we get married anywhere with a Maricopa County marriage license\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere within the state of Arizona is an option, the license must still be returned to a Maricopa County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s Office.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I change my name after I get married in Gilbert AZ?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court provides information and directions for name change following the return of your marriage license.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","content_live":true,"marriage_licensing_info":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuance Office:\u003c/strong\u003e 222 E Javelina Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210, Suite 1650\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c/strong\u003e $83.00\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaiting Period: \u003c/strong\u003eNone\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpiration:\u003c/strong\u003e 1 Year\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn:\u003c/strong\u003e by Minister\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","meta_description_esp":null,"head_tag_esp":null,"tagline_esp":null,"intro_section_esp":"","officiant_section_esp":"","couple_section_esp":"","wedding_tips_esp":"","faq_esp":"","content_live_esp":false,"marriage_licensing_info_esp":""}