Arkansas Marriage License Requirements

There is no waiting period in Arkansas and if both parties are over 21 you need only present a valid ID. A Marriage License can be obtained at any County Clerk’s office in Arkansas and may be used in any Arkansas county, regardless of which county you get them in.

* Bride & Groom must both be present to get license.

* There is no blood test or waiting period required in Arkansas. Witnesses are not required in Arkansas.

* Marriage License Fee (Carroll County): $60 – Only cash is accepted. ( no refunds)

* Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age. Under 18 requires consent of both sets of parents. If under 21 years of age, Bride and Groom must also have a birth certificate.

* If over 21 years of age, Bride and Groom only need to each present a valid drivers license and social security card (or legal documents with social security numbers).

* Marriage license must be returned to the County Clerk’s office within 60 days – used or unused. There is a drop box at the Eureka Springs Courthouse entrance to return completed licenses after hours.

Eureka Springs, AR - County Courthouse

Carroll County Courthouse

44 S. Main Eureka Springs, AR

479-253-8646

888-592-8163 toll free

 

The County Clerk’s offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Closed for Holidays

Wedding license Fee: $60.00 cash (no checks accepted)