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Arkansas Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 75 counties in Arkansas, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Arkansas60 days
Ashley60 days
Baxter60 days
Benton60 days
Boone60 days
Bradley60 days
Calhoun60 days
Carroll60 days
Chicot60 days
Clark60 days
Clay60 days
Cleburne60 days
Cleveland60 days
Columbia60 days
Conway60 days
Craighead60 days
Crawford60 days
Crittenden60 days
Cross60 days
Dallas60 days
Desha60 days
Drew60 days
Faulkner60 days
Franklin60 days
Fulton60 days
Garland60 days
Grant60 days
Greene60 days
Hempstead60 days
Hot Spring60 days
Howard60 days
Independence60 days
Izard60 days
Jackson60 days
Jefferson60 days
Johnson60 days
Lafayette60 days
Lawrence60 days
Lee60 days
Lincoln60 days
Little River60 days
Logan60 days
Lonoke60 days
Madison60 days
Marion60 days
Miller60 days
Mississippi60 days
Monroe60 days
Montgomery60 days
Nevada60 days
Newton60 days
Ouachita60 days
Perry60 days
Phillips60 days
Pike60 days
Poinsett60 days
Polk60 days
Pope60 days
Prairie60 days
Pulaski60 days
Randolph60 days
St. Francis60 days
Saline60 days
Scott60 days
Searcy60 days
Sebastian60 days
Sevier60 days
Sharp60 days
Stone60 days
Union60 days
Van Buren60 days
Washington60 days
White60 days
Woodruff60 days
Yell60 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, officiants typically have 60 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Arkansas?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Arkansas. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Arkansas?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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