Arizona § 25-902 - Existing marriages; conversion to covenant marriage; recording requirements
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§ 25-902. Existing marriages; conversion to covenant marriage; recording requirements
A husband and wife may enter into a covenant marriage by submitting to the clerk of the superior court or any other official designated by the clerk pursuant to section 25-126 or 25-127 the declaration prescribed in section 25-901, subsection B, paragraphs 1 and 3 and a sworn statement of their names and the date and place their marriage was contracted and by paying the fee prescribed in section 12-284, subsection A. The clerk shall file all documentation required by this section and shall issue to the husband and wife a certificate that documents the conversion. A husband and wife who apply for a covenant marriage conversion under this section are not required to receive premarital counseling required by section 25-901 and are not required to have the converted covenant marriage separately solemnized. Conversion to a covenant marriage does not make valid a marriage that is prohibited pursuant to this title or that is not validly contracted in this state.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 25-902
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-902 cover?
Section 25-902 ("Existing marriages; conversion to covenant marriage; recording requirements") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 25-902?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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