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Arkansas marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply

What Arkansas's official pages say about getting married there: the fee, the waiting period, how long the license lasts, witnesses, officiants, ID and where to apply. Each rule links its source.

By Wedding RemedyPublished November 12, 2026

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Arkansas marriage license at a glance

Fee: $60, paid by cash or credit card (no checks) at the Pulaski County Circuit/County Clerk. Card payments carry an added processing fee. Waiting period: None when all applicants are 18 or older. Applications involving anyone under 18 have a five-business-day wait. How long it is valid: Valid for 60 days from the date of issue, according to the Clark County Clerk.

The fee shown is from Pulaski County. Ask your county clerk whether the amount differs where you apply.

Arkansas marriage license rules

The rules below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 12, 2026. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the clerk where you apply before you rely on a rule.

Fee: $60, paid by cash or credit card (no checks) at the Pulaski County Circuit/County Clerk. Card payments carry an added processing fee. (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: None stated on the official pages we read. Check with your county clerk. Official page
Waiting period: None when all applicants are 18 or older. Applications involving anyone under 18 have a five-business-day wait. (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: Valid for 60 days from the date of issue, according to the Clark County Clerk. (Source: clarkcountyar.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
Where the license can be used: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Witnesses: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Who may officiate: Ministers must have their credentials recorded with an Arkansas county clerk before the ceremony. Some Pulaski County justices of the peace officiate for a fee. (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Officiants ordained online: Not stated here. Ask the county clerk before you rely on an online ordination. Official page
Age: 18 to apply without parental consent. At 17, both parents must appear with a notarized consent affidavit; Pulaski County does not state a rule for anyone younger. (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Applicants 18 or older need an application and a valid government-issued photo ID showing correct name and date of birth. (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where to apply: In person, both applicants together, at the Pulaski County Circuit/County Clerk, 401 West Markham St., Suite 103, Little Rock; weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., no appointment, no residency required. (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: The county clerk issues certified copies with the clerk's seal for $5.00, picked up in person or mailed by USPS (not emailed). (Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Arkansas?

$60, paid by cash or credit card (no checks) at the Pulaski County Circuit/County Clerk. Card payments carry an added processing fee. The fee shown is from Pulaski County. Ask your county clerk whether the amount differs where you apply.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Arkansas?

None when all applicants are 18 or older. Applications involving anyone under 18 have a five-business-day wait.

How long is a Arkansas marriage license valid?

Valid for 60 days from the date of issue, according to the Clark County Clerk.

Who can officiate a wedding in Arkansas?

Ministers must have their credentials recorded with an Arkansas county clerk before the ceremony. Some Pulaski County justices of the peace officiate for a fee.

How do you get a certified copy of a Arkansas marriage certificate?

The county clerk issues certified copies with the clerk's seal for $5.00, picked up in person or mailed by USPS (not emailed).

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