Marriage License Fees

Arkansas · 2026

Arkansas Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Arkansas costs $60, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 60 days.

Arkansas marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 5 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Pulaski County$60$5Not offeredNo waiting period
Benton County$60——No waiting period
Washington County$60——No waiting period
Faulkner County$60——No waiting period
Saline County$60$5—No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Arkansas marriage license rules

License fee

$60

Pulaski County charges $60. We did not verify the statute, so other counties may differ.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

Adults face no waiting period. Applications involving anyone under 18 have a five-business-day wait.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

How long the license is valid

60 days

The license must be used and returned to the clerk for recording within 60 days of issue.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

17 with consent; 18 without

You must be 18 to marry without parental consent. At 17, both parents must appear with a notarized consent affidavit, and a five-business-day wait applies.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

What to bring

Each applicant brings a government photo ID showing their correct name and date of birth. If your ID name differs after a divorce, bring a certified divorce decree restoring your name.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must apply together in person.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Who can officiate

Ministers must record their credentials with an Arkansas county clerk before officiating. Some justices of the peace also perform ceremonies.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Out-of-state couples

You do not need to live in Arkansas to get a license.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Who issues the license

County clerk

Marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk's office; in Pulaski County that is the Circuit and County Clerk's marriage license department.

Source: pulaskiclerkar.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, applying online, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Arkansas?

$60. Pulaski County charges $60. We did not verify the statute, so other counties may differ.

Is there a waiting period in Arkansas?

No. Adults face no waiting period. Applications involving anyone under 18 have a five-business-day wait.

How long is a Arkansas marriage license valid?

60 days. The license must be used and returned to the clerk for recording within 60 days of issue.

How old do you have to be to get married in Arkansas?

You must be 18 to marry without parental consent. At 17, both parents must appear with a notarized consent affidavit, and a five-business-day wait applies.

Does Arkansas require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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