Arkansas vital records · Marriage Records
Arkansas Marriage Records
How to get a certified Arkansas marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $10.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 10–14 days
- Processing time
- 27
- Offices issuing
- 26
- Counties
How to get an Arkansas marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Arkansas office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 27 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VR-10) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $10.00 fee to Arkansas Department of Health - Vital Records Office, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Arkansas marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $10
- Rush fee
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Processing time
- 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
- Rush processing
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Maternal Grandparents
- Parents
- Person on Record
Required information
- Bride Name
- County Where License Was Issued
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Phone Number
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Out-of-State Driver's License
- Passport
- State Driver's License
- Temporary Resident Card
- Tribal ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- US Territories Driver's License
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Filed Federal Tax Form
- Medicare Card
- Pilot's License
- Social Security Card
- US Selective Service Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
Arkansas Department of Health - Vital Records Office (ADH Vital Records)
- Address
- 4815 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205
- Mailing
- Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records, Slot 44 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205
- Phone
- (866) 209-9482
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Skip the trip. Order an Arkansas marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Arkansas: county offices
27 offices in 26 Arkansas counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $10.00.
- Ashley County 2
- Benton County 1
- Boone County 1
- Bradley County 1
- Calhoun County 1
- Carroll County 1
- Clark County 1
- Clay County 1
- Cleburne County 1
- Columbia County 1
- Conway County 1
- Craighead County 1
- Crittenden County 1
- Cross County 1
- Garland County 1
- Grant County 1
- Greene County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Lonoke County 1
- Madison County 1
- Miller County 1
- Pope County 1
- Saline County 1
- Sebastian County 1
- Sevier County 1
- Union County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley County Health Unit - Crossett 1300 W. 5th Avenue, Crossett · Health Departments | Ashley | 870-364-2115 | $10.00 |
| Ashley County Health Unit - Hamburg 401 N. Cherry, Hamburg · Health Departments | Ashley | 870-853-5525 | $10.00 |
| The County Clerk Archive 215 E. Central Ave., Bentonville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Benton | 479-271-1013 | $10.00 |
| Boone County Clerk's Office
Attn: Marriage Records 100 N Main, Suite 201, Harrison · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Boone | (870)741-8428 | $5.00 |
| Bradley County Recorders 101 East Cedar, Suite 109, Warren · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Bradley | 870-226-2272 | $10.00* |
| Calhoun County Clerk 309 Main, Hampton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Calhoun | 870-798-2517 | $10.00* |
| Carroll County Clerk 210 West Church Street, Berryville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 870.423.2022 | $5.00 |
| Clark County Government 401 Clay Street, Arkadelphia | Clark | (870) 246-4491 | $6.00 |
| Clay County Courthouse 2nd Street, Piggott | Clay | (870) 598-2667 | $10.00* |
| Cleburne County Health Unit - Heber Springs 2319 Hwy 110 W, Suite C, Heber Springs · Health Departments | Cleburne | 501-362-7581 | $10.00* |
| Columbia County Clerk’s Office 101 Boundary, Ste 101, Magnolia · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Columbia | 870-235-3774 | $5.00 |
| Conway County Clerk 117 S. Moose St., Room 202, Morrilton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Conway | (501) 354-9621 | $10.00* |
| Craighead County Courthouse 511 South Main St. # 202, Jonesboro | Craighead | (870) 933-4520 | $5.00 |
| Crittenden County Clerk 100 Court Square, Marion · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Crittenden | (870) 739-4434 | $5.00 |
| County and Probate Clerk 705 Union Ave E, Room 8, Wynne · Probate Offices | Cross | (870) 238-5735 | $5.00 |
| GARLAND COUNTY CLERK 501 OUACHITA AVE, ROOM 103, Hot Springs · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Garland | 501-622-3610 | $5.00 |
| Grant County Clerk’s Office 101 West Center, Room 106, Sheridan · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grant | (870) 942-2631 | $5.00 |
| Jefferson County Clerk's Office 101 West Barraque
Suite 101, Pine Bluff · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Jefferson | 870-541-5322 | $5.00 |
| Lonoke County Clerk 301 North Center St, Lonoke · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Lonoke | (501) 676-2368 | $5.00 |
| Madison County Clerk 201 West Main Street, Huntsville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Madison | (479) 738-2747 | $5.00 |
| Miller County, County Clerk 400 Laurel Street, Suite 105, Texarkana · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Miller | 870-774-1501 | $5.00 |
| Greene County Courthouse 320 West Court Street,
Room 124, Paragould | Paragould | 870-239-6330 | $5.00 |
| POPE COUNTY CLERK 100 WEST MAIN STREET, Russellville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Pope | (479) 968-6064 | $6.00 |
| BENTON COUNTY 215 East Central Ave., Bentonville | Saline | (479) 271-1013 | $10.00* |
| Fort Smith Courthouse 35 So. 6th, Room 102, Fort Smith | Sebastian | 479-782-5065 | $5.00 |
| Sevier County Clerk 115 N 3rd Street Room 102, De Queen · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Sevier | 870-642-2852 Option: 0 | $5.00 |
| Union County Clerk 101 North Washington
Suite 102, El Dorado · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Union | (870) 864-1910 | $5.00 |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Arkansas marriage certificate FAQs
How much does an Arkansas marriage certificate cost?
A certified Arkansas marriage certificate costs $10.00 ($10), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $10. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $5.00 and $10.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Arkansas?
Standard processing is 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping). Expedited service: Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times) (Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Arkansas?
27 Arkansas offices across 26 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Arkansas Department of Health - Vital Records Office), or order online.
Who can request an Arkansas marriage certificate?
Arkansas issues certified copies to: Children, Grandchildren, Maternal Grandparents, Parents, Person on Record. Records become public after 100 years.
What ID do I need for an Arkansas marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Out-of-State Driver's License, Passport, State Driver's License, Temporary Resident Card, Tribal ID, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, US Territories Driver's License. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, College ID, Corrections ID, Court Documents with Current Address, Filed Federal Tax Form, Medicare Card, Pilot's License, Social Security Card, US Selective Service Card, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration Card, Work ID.
Can I order an Arkansas marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Arkansas marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Fees and processing times are set by Arkansas and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.