AZ HB2217

Reduces the marriage license fee by 50% if applicants provide proof of completing a premarital preparation course conducted by a member of clergy or marriage counselor.

Required course content must include conflict management, communication skills, financial responsibilities, and parenting responsibilities.

The fee reduction is administered by the court clerk upon presentation of a signed statement from the course instructor verifying completion.

Applies to the fee prescribed in section 12-284 of Arizona Revised Statutes for marriage license issuance.