Pulaski County Marriage License
The Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk issues Pulaski County marriage licenses from County Records/Marriage License at 501-340-8766, room 103. The Pulaski County office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment is needed. Both applicants must appear together to apply for a Pulaski County marriage license. Power of Attorney is not accepted. Arkansas does not require a blood test, and applicants do not have to be Arkansas residents to get a Pulaski County license.
The fee is $60, cash or credit card only, no checks. Refunds are not allowed. Adult applicants present valid government-issued photo ID showing the correct name and date of birth. Applicants whose name changed through a prior divorce need a certified divorce decree restoring the original name if the ID does not already show it. Applicants age 17 require both parents present with a notarized affidavit of consent under A.C.A. 9-11-102 and a five-business-day waiting period. The Pulaski Clerk does not officiate ceremonies, but some Pulaski County Justices of the Peace do for a fee.
How to Apply for a Pulaski County Marriage License
The application process at the Pulaski County Clerk is straightforward. Both applicants appear in room 103 with photo ID, complete the application together, pay the fee, and receive the license. Adult applicants face no waiting period.
The Pulaski County marriage license instructions, fees, FAQs, minister credentials, and certified-copy rules are published at pulaskiclerk.com/marriage-license.
The Pulaski County marriage page also links the Justice of the Peace ceremony list and the Covenant Marriage Form.
- Both applicants arrive together at room 103, 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock.
- Bring valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID.
- Bring a certified divorce decree if the Pulaski County applicant's name was restored through divorce and the ID does not show it.
- Complete the Pulaski County marriage application.
- Pay $60 by cash or credit card. No checks, no refunds.
- Receive the Pulaski County license. No waiting period for applicants 18 or older.
- Arrange the ceremony with an authorized officiant. Ministers must record credentials with an Arkansas County Clerk before performing the ceremony.
- Return the original Pulaski County marriage license to the Clerk within 60 days, used or unused.
Pulaski County Marriage License Application Fields
The Pulaski County marriage application uses a focused set of fields. Each one is tied to ID verification or to Arkansas family law.
| Field / Requirement | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant 1 legal name | Text | Yes | Must match government photo ID unless a restored-name decree applies. |
| Applicant 2 legal name | Text | Yes | Both applicants must appear together. |
| Date of birth / proof of age | ID-derived | Yes | Photo ID must show correct name and DOB. |
| Government-issued photo ID | Document | Yes | Driver's license, passport, or military ID. |
| Prior divorce / restored name proof | Certified decree | Conditional | Required if name changed by divorce and ID lacks restored name. |
| Age 17 parental consent | Notarized affidavit | Conditional | Both parents present; custody order if parents divorced. |
| Payment | Cash / credit | Yes | $60; no checks; no refunds. |
| Officiant credentials | Recorded minister credentials | Conditional | Ministers must record credentials with an Arkansas County Clerk before officiating. |
Pulaski County Marriage and Divorce Fees
The Pulaski Clerk publishes fee schedules online. Marriage license fees come from the County Court schedule. Divorce filing fees come from the Central schedule. Certified copy fees are flat per seal.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County marriage license | $60.00 |
| Certified copy of Pulaski County marriage license | $5.00 |
| Initiating Pulaski County circuit court divorce | $165.00 |
| Pulaski County order of protection / domestic abuse | No charge |
| Pulaski County summons or subpoena issuing | $2.50 |
| Certified or authenticated copy per seal | $5.00 |
| Plain copy per page (black and white) | $0.03 |
| Minister credentials recording | $5.00 |
Filing for Pulaski County Divorce
The Pulaski Clerk's Central Receiving department in room 120 accepts new Pulaski County domestic relations filings, including divorce, custody, paternity, and support cases. Arkansas requires 60 days of state residency before filing a Pulaski County divorce. The filer must also state grounds for divorce under Arkansas family law. Central Receiving is reached at 501-340-8412. Court Clerks in room 121 at 501-340-8431 handles existing Pulaski County divorce cases.
The Pulaski County divorce filing fee is $165. Domestic abuse orders of protection carry no Pulaski County filing fee, and the Clerk has a dedicated court advocate from Arkansas Women and Children First in room 105 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 501-372-5630. Pro se Pulaski County litigants who cannot use eFiling file paper documents in room 120. The Clerk staff cannot give legal advice and points filers to Arkansas Law Help for legal questions.
Searching Pulaski County Divorce Records
Search ARCourts at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad shows Pulaski County divorce dockets where remote access is enabled. A Pulaski County divorce case number uses the format 60DR-23-1234. Sealed Pulaski County domestic records, redacted financial fields, child custody, and minor information may not appear in the public portal. Adoption-adjacent matters are confidential under Ark. Code § 9-9-217. Certified Pulaski County divorce decrees come from the Clerk for $5 per seal and cannot be emailed.
Pulaski County Certified Copies
Certified Pulaski County marriage license copies cost $5 each. Certified Pulaski County divorce decree copies cost $5 per seal. Certified copies can be picked up in person or mailed via USPS, but cannot be emailed. Mail requests should include the Pulaski County parties' names, approximate filing year, type of document, and certification needed. Payment by check or money order should include the requester's full name, driver's license number, and phone number.
Pulaski County Wedding Officiants
The Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk does not officiate wedding ceremonies. Some Pulaski County Justices of the Peace perform ceremonies for a fee, and the Clerk links a Justice of the Peace ceremony list. Ministers must record credentials with an Arkansas County Clerk's office before officiating in Pulaski County. Recording minister credentials at the Pulaski Clerk costs $5 under the County Court fee schedule. Authorization to record can be signed by the minister or by a designee. After the ceremony, the original marriage license must be returned to the Pulaski Clerk for recordation within 60 days, used or unused.
Mailing a Pulaski County Filing
The Pulaski Clerk accepts mail filings by USPS, FedEx, or UPS. The Clerk's warning is important: if mailed Pulaski County documents need correction or lack correct payment, the office returns them by USPS. The return can delay the Pulaski County filing date and time, which may cause deadline problems. Pulaski County filers should double-check fees, party information, and required attachments before mailing. Personal checks and money orders sent to Pulaski County must include the filer's full name, driver's license number, and phone number on the face.
Marriage license payments cannot be mailed in any form. The Pulaski Clerk accepts cash or credit card only at the room 103 counter for Pulaski County marriage license applications. Mail does not apply because both applicants must appear together in person.
Pulaski County Covenant Marriage
Arkansas recognizes covenant marriage, and the Pulaski Clerk lists a Covenant Marriage Form as a Pulaski County marriage resource. Covenant marriage carries different rules for divorce, including required premarital counseling and limited grounds for ending the marriage. The Pulaski Clerk does not interpret covenant marriage law. Pulaski County applicants who want to enter or convert to a covenant marriage should consult an attorney or Arkansas Law Help at arkansaslegal.org before filing.
Pulaski County Protection Orders
Pulaski County domestic abuse orders of protection are filed at no charge through Central Receiving in room 120. The Pulaski Clerk page directs victims to the Arkansas Women and Children First court advocate in room 105 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 501-372-5630. The Pulaski County advocate can help complete forms and explain the process without giving legal advice. Protection orders are heard in Pulaski County circuit court and route through the same domestic relations docket as divorces. The Pulaski County order itself is public on the docket, but protected addresses and sensitive affidavits may be restricted.