How to Get Married in Arkansas
Marriage License Summary
Issuing Office:
County Clerk
Cost:
$35-47
Waiting Period:
None
Expires in:
60 Days
License Return:
Before Expiration
Applying for the Marriage License
Any unmarried man and woman, both at least 18 years old, can apply for a marriage license in Arkansas. Same sex marriages are not recognized.To apply for a marriage license the couple must appear together, at a County Clerk’s Office. This is the local government office that has jurisdiction over where the marriage will take place. Applicants must bring valid ID (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.) to confirm their identities.
A Arkansas Marriage License has no waiting period before it can be completed and is valid for 60 days.
It costs $35 – 47, depending on the county, to apply for the marriage license.
Completing and Returning the Marriage License
On the wedding day, either preceding or following the ceremony, the couple must present their marriage license to the minister, who must make sure that the license is valid, and that the couple’s information is accurate.The minister then signs the license, ensuring that it bears any necesarry witness signatures. Once completed, the minister or the couple must return the license to the County Clerk’s office within applicable deadlines.
Additional Resources
Where to File for a Marriage License
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Address & Contact
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1 East 7th Street Mountain Home AR 72653
Phone: 870.425.3475 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 870.425.3475 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
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102 NE a St # 203 Bentonville AR 72712
Phone: 479.271.1013 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 479.271.1013 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
100 N Main, Ste 201 Harrison AR 72601
Phone: 870.741.8428 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 870.741.8428 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
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210 West Church St Berryville AR 72616
Phone: 870.423.2022 Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm M – F
Phone: 870.423.2022 Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm M – F
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401 Clay St # 2 Arkadelphia AR 71923
Phone: 870.246.4281 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 870.246.4281 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
1 Court Square, Ste 1 Magnolia AR 71753
Phone: 870.235.3774 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 870.235.3774 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
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511 Main Street, Suite 202 Jonesboro AR 72401
Phone: 870.933.4520
Phone: 870.933.4520
2
801 Locust St Conway AR 72034
Phone: 501.450.4910 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 501.450.4910 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
101 West Center, Room 106 Sheridan AR 72150
Phone: 870.942.2631 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 870.942.2631 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
2 Courthouse Sq Lewisville AR 71845
Phone: 870.921.4633 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 870.921.4633 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
5
301 North Center St, Second Floor Lonoke AR 72086
Phone: 501.676.2368 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
Phone: 501.676.2368 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, M – F
2
301 East Center, Room 104 Greenwood AR 72956
Phone: 479.996.4195 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 479.996.4195 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
101 N Washington Ave # 109 El Dorado AR 71730
Phone: 870.864.1910 Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 870.864.1910 Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, M – F
2
273 Main Street Clinton AR 72031
Phone: 501.745.4140 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 501.745.4140 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
5
280 N. College, Suite 300 Fayetteville AR 72701
Phone: 479.444.1711 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 479.444.1711 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F