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Arkansas - Obtain a Marriage License

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Go to the local county clerk office.
  2. Present required documents.
  3. Complete an application form.
  4. Pay the marriage license fee.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • proof of identity
    • certified copy of your birth certificates
    • an active Military ID card
    • or a valid passport
  • divorce decree (if previously married)
  • parental consent (if below 18)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

County Clerk's Office
Courthouse Square
401 Clay St
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
Phone: (870) 246-4491
Arkansas County Clerk Offices



EligibilityEdit

  • Both applicants must be of legal age to apply for a marriage license.
  • For applicants below 18, the male should be 17 years old while the female should be 16 or 17 years old and parental consent is required for application.



FeesEdit

Marriage license fee: $59.00



ValidityEdit

The marriage license is valid for 60 days. It must be returned used or unused, within 60 days for recording or a $100 Bond will be executed against all applicants for license.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Both applicants must appear in person when applying for a marriage license.
  • The license may be used anywhere in the state of Arkansas, but must be returned to the County Clerk's Office where you first applied.
  • No witnesses are required for marriages in Arkansas. Marriages performed in Arkansas are recognized in all other states.
  • Males under the age of 17 and females under 16 cannot marry without an Arkansas court order.



Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Arkansas.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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External LinksEdit

Arkansas Marriage License



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