Arkansas Marriage License Guide (2026)
Arkansas marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID. There is no waiting period when both applicants are 18 or older. The fee varies by county, so call your county clerk to confirm.
The one thing to knowThere is no waiting period at 18 or older. A 17-year-old needs notarized parental or guardian consent, and that license carries a waiting period of five business days (Ark. Code § 9-11-102).
The process
- Both applicants appear in person
Both parties must go to the County Clerk with valid photo ID.
- Pay the county fee
The fee is set at county level - call your county clerk to confirm the amount before you go.
- No waiting period for adults
When both applicants are 18 or older there is no waiting period. A license for a 17-year-old marrying with parental or guardian consent carries a waiting period of five business days.
Marriage license fees by county — all 75 Arkansas counties
| County | Fee | Issuing office |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Ashley County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Baxter County | $55.00 | County & Circuit Clerk |
| Benton County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Boone County | $55.00 | County Clerk |
| Bradley County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Calhoun County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Carroll County | $60.00 | County & Probate Clerk |
| Chicot County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Clark County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Clay County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Cleburne County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Cleveland County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Columbia County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Conway County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Craighead County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Crawford County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Crittenden County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Cross County | $60.00 | County & Probate Clerk |
| Dallas County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Desha County | Varies by county | County Clerk & Probate |
| Drew County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Faulkner County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Franklin County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Fulton County | $60.00 | County & Circuit Clerk |
| Garland County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Grant County | $60.00 | County & Circuit Clerk |
| Greene County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Hempstead County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Hot Spring County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Howard County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Independence County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Izard County | Varies by county | County & Circuit Clerk |
| Jackson County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Jefferson County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Johnson County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Lafayette County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Lawrence County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Lee County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Lincoln County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Little River County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Logan County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Lonoke County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Madison County | $60.00 | County Clerk & Comptroller |
| Marion County | $60.00 | County & Circuit Clerk |
| Miller County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Mississippi County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Monroe County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Montgomery County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Nevada County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Newton County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Ouachita County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Perry County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Phillips County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Pike County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Poinsett County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Polk County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Pope County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Prairie County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Pulaski County | Varies by county | Circuit and County Clerk |
| Randolph County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Saline County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Scott County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Searcy County | Varies by county | County Clerk/Circuit Clerk |
| Sebastian County | $60.00 | County Clerk/Recorder |
| Sevier County | $65.00 | County Clerk |
| Sharp County | Varies by county | County/Circuit Clerk |
| St. Francis County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Stone County | Varies by county | Circuit and County Clerk |
| Union County | $60.00 | County Clerk |
| Van Buren County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Washington County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| White County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Woodruff County | Varies by county | County Clerk |
| Yell County | Varies by county | Circuit and County Clerk |
What to bring
- Valid photo ID for both applicants
- Both applicants present in person
- Payment of the county fee - call ahead to confirm the amount
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Arkansas marriage license?
It varies by county. Call your county clerk to confirm the current amount.
Who issues the license?
The County Clerk issues Arkansas marriage licenses.
Is there a waiting period?
Not when both applicants are 18 or older. A 17-year-old may marry only with notarized parental or guardian consent, and that license carries a waiting period of five business days (Ark. Code § 9-11-102).
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.