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 Clerkâs 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)



Thomas Morin is an ordained minister (non-denominational) and licensed to perform weddings in Arkansas. Tom refers to himself as a 'celebrant' rather than officiant or minister. He is available to celebrate with you your special ceremonies of marriage, renewal of vows, holy union, hand-fasting and other rites of passage.