Marriage License

 
 
   

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Arkansas Marriage License Information:

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You must have a Valid Marriage License prior to the wedding ceremony.

The Garland County Courthouse is located just four blocks from The Gables Inn Bed and Breakfast!



Both male and female applicants must be present TOGETHER when license is issued.
Fee:

 

 

Arkansas Marriage License are approximately $58.00 (cash only). No checks are accepted. No refunds.  Price is determined by county.

 

Legal Ages to Marry:

 

 

 

 

Males and females shall reach the age of 18 years to contract for a marriage license in Arkansas. Males age 17 or females ages 16 or 17, may be married with parental consent. (for more information on this call your local county court house in Arkansas)

 

  

Legal Documentation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Males and females 21 or older may present a valid driver's license showing their correct name and date of birth or any documents list below.
Males and females 21 or under must present a State-certified copy of their birth certificates or an active Military Identification Card or valid passport.
If your name has changed through a divorce and your driver's license does not reflect this change, you will need to bring a certified copy of your divorce decree.

 

Marriage License Valid:

 

 

 

Arkansas marriage license are valid for sixty (60) days. License must be returned used or unused, within 60 days for recording or a $100 Bond will be executed against all applicants for license.

 

Medical/Blood Test:

 

None required in Arkansas

 

Proof of Residency:

 

None required in Arkansas

 

Waiting Periods:

 

 

License may be used immediately or within the 60 days time limit. (There is no waiting period required in Arkansas after a divorce is final)

 

Returning License:

 

 

The license may be used anywhere in the state of Arkansas, but must be returned to the County Clerk's Office where you applied for final recording.

 

Other Information:

 

 

No witnesses are required in Arkansas. Marriages performed in Arkansas is recognized in all other states.

 


Garland County
 Court House

(only 4 blocks from The Gables Inn)
501 Ouachita Street
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Directions to the Garland County Courthouse:

Follow Hwy 7 North towards the downtown area.
You will stay on Hwy 7 (AKA Central Avenue) through
the Hwy 7/Hwy 70 intersection.
Go to the next traffic light which is Market Street.
Turn left on Market Street and go one block to Ouachita.
Turn left on Ouachita and The Garland County Courthouse is
a few blocks up on the left hand side at 501 Ouachita.


Hours for the County Clerks office:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am till 5:00 pm
(excluding holidays)
For more information call:
    501-622-3610  

 

Please contact the court house for requirements, fees, hours, etc.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to verify with the State of issuance for regulations and
requirements regarding marriage license.  This information is general and is provided
 as a  convenience and we assume no responsibility for errors, changes,
hours of operation, holiday schedule, omissions or for services provided.

 


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