Arkansas Marriage License Guide (2026)
Arkansas marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk under ACA 9-11-206. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID. The standard fee is $60 with a 3-day waiting period, which is waived with a premarital counseling completion certificate.
The one thing to knowThe 3-day waiting period is waived only with a premarital counseling completion certificate.
The process
- Both applicants appear in person
Both parties must go to the County Clerk with valid photo ID.
- Pay the fee
The standard fee is $60 under ACA 9-11-206.
- Observe or waive the waiting period
A 3-day waiting period applies unless you present a premarital counseling completion certificate.
Marriage license fees by county — all 75 Arkansas counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Arkansas County | Varies by county |
| Ashley County | Varies by county |
| Baxter County | Varies by county |
| Benton County | Varies by county |
| Boone County | Varies by county |
| Bradley County | Varies by county |
| Calhoun County | Varies by county |
| Carroll County | Varies by county |
| Chicot County | Varies by county |
| Clark County | Varies by county |
| Clay County | Varies by county |
| Cleburne County | Varies by county |
| Cleveland County | Varies by county |
| Columbia County | Varies by county |
| Conway County | Varies by county |
| Craighead County | Varies by county |
| Crawford County | Varies by county |
| Crittenden County | Varies by county |
| Cross County | Varies by county |
| Dallas County | Varies by county |
| Desha County | Varies by county |
| Drew County | Varies by county |
| Faulkner County | Varies by county |
| Franklin County | Varies by county |
| Fulton County | Varies by county |
| Garland County | Varies by county |
| Grant County | Varies by county |
| Greene County | Varies by county |
| Hempstead County | Varies by county |
| Hot Spring County | Varies by county |
| Howard County | Varies by county |
| Independence County | Varies by county |
| Izard County | Varies by county |
| Jackson County | Varies by county |
| Jefferson County | Varies by county |
| Johnson County | Varies by county |
| Lafayette County | Varies by county |
| Lawrence County | Varies by county |
| Lee County | Varies by county |
| Lincoln County | Varies by county |
| Little River County | Varies by county |
| Logan County | Varies by county |
| Lonoke County | Varies by county |
| Madison County | Varies by county |
| Marion County | Varies by county |
| Miller County | Varies by county |
| Mississippi County | Varies by county |
| Monroe County | Varies by county |
| Montgomery County | Varies by county |
| Nevada County | Varies by county |
| Newton County | Varies by county |
| Ouachita County | Varies by county |
| Perry County | Varies by county |
| Phillips County | Varies by county |
| Pike County | Varies by county |
| Poinsett County | Varies by county |
| Polk County | Varies by county |
| Pope County | Varies by county |
| Prairie County | Varies by county |
| Pulaski County | Varies by county |
| Randolph County | Varies by county |
| Saline County | Varies by county |
| Scott County | Varies by county |
| Searcy County | Varies by county |
| Sebastian County | Varies by county |
| Sevier County | Varies by county |
| Sharp County | Varies by county |
| St. Francis County | Varies by county |
| Stone County | Varies by county |
| Union County | Varies by county |
| Van Buren County | Varies by county |
| Washington County | Varies by county |
| White County | Varies by county |
| Woodruff County | Varies by county |
| Yell County | Varies by county |
What to bring
- Valid photo ID for both applicants
- Both applicants present in person
- $60 license fee
- Premarital counseling certificate to waive the wait
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Arkansas marriage license?
The standard fee is $60 under ACA 9-11-206.
Who issues the license?
The County Clerk issues Arkansas marriage licenses.
Is there a waiting period?
Yes, a 3-day waiting period applies, but it is waived with a premarital counseling completion certificate.
Do both applicants have to appear?
Yes. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID.
Is there a form to download first?
No statewide pre-download form is provided; the license is obtained in person at the county clerk.