Pat O’Brien

Pulaski Circuit/County Clerk

Marriage License Division

401 West Markham

Little Rock , AR 72201

(501) 340-8330

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

Both male and female applicants must be present and together when license is issued.
A Power of Attorney is not acceptable under any circumstances.

License issued Monday thru Friday, from 8:00am-4:00pm.

FEE

The fee for a marriage license is $60.00 cash only, no refunds.

LEGAL AGES TO MARRY

Males and females shall reach the age of 18 years to contract for a marriage license
in Arkansas without parental consent.

 

LEGAL DOCUMENTATION ON NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

Males and females 18 or older must present a government issued photo identification
showing their correct name and date of birth; such as a driver’s
license, passport or military identification.

 

If a female’s name has changed through a divorce and her photo identification does not
reflect this change, she will need a certified copy of her divorce decree, and the decree
must state that her name has been restored to her maiden name.

 

MARRIAGE LICENSE VALID FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS

License must be returned used or unused within 60 days for recording or a $100.00 bond will be executed against all applicants for license.

It is your responsibility to make arrangements to marry. The license may be used any where in the State of Arkansas but must be returned to the County Clerk’s Office for final recording.

COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED WHEN APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

Is a blood test required?
No.

Is there a waiting period?
No.

Is there a waiting period after a divorce is final?
No.

Do you have to be a resident of Arkansas?
No.

FOR MINISTERS

The minister’s credential must be recorded with a County Clerk’s Office in the State of Arkansas prior to a wedding ceremony.

 

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