Get your Certified Arkansas Marriage Certificate

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Arkansas. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Arkansas marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

In Arkansas, to amend a marriage record, you must contact the county clerk’s office where the event took place. Different forms must be filled out depending on the certificate type and what needs modification.

The requirements for requesting the changes or amendments vary depending on the specific circumstances of the amendment. In Arkansas, many amendments require a court order, typically requiring an attorney.

Minor changes usually do not require a court order. In these cases, the process of requesting the amendment usually will require:

1. A completed amendment application,
2. Supporting documentation,
3. Appropriate fee(s)

Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State or through VRO’s Apostille Express online service. You need an apostille when you file documents with a foreign government. It is a special certificate that verifies the authenticity of a vital record for international use and is acceptable in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.

Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State for records initially filed with the Arkansas Department of Health, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.

We offer comprehensive apostille services for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees), and can be accomplished online in just three steps.

1. Complete the VRO Apostille Express online application.
2. Submit the required documents for approval.
3. Receive your apostille document.

Once your apostille documents are ready, we’ll dispatch them through FedEx or DHL. Regardless of your location, within the U.S. or beyond, rest assured your documents will reach you. We utilize reputable courier services for global delivery.

If you are manually sending your certificates, you will need to provide the following information:

1. The certified copy of your vital records.
2. The Secretary of State’s Apostille/Certificate of Authentication Request Form was correctly completed.
3. A payment of $10.00 per document can be made via check or money order payable to the Arkansas Secretary of State or by including your credit card information in the request form.

You only need to provide a self-addressed envelope if you need the documents to be returned by express mail.

Requests for vital records apostilles can be submitted in person or by mail to the Secretary of State’s Business and Commercial Services Division at the following address:

Arkansas Secretary of State 1401 W. Capitol, Suite 250 Little Rock, AR 72201

The only way to obtain an apostille for Arkansas vital records is through the Secretary of State. For more information, contact their office at (501) 682-3409 or visit the website at https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/for-apostille-certification.

You can obtain a certified copy of an Arkansas marriage certificate through the Arkansas Department of Health. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the Vital Records office in Little Rock. You will need to provide the full names of both spouses at the time of the marriage, the date and county of the marriage, and a valid form of photo identification. You can also use authorized online services like VitalRecordsOnline.com to submit your request.

A certified copy of an Arkansas marriage certificate costs $10 through the Arkansas Department of Health. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are also $10 each. When using an authorized online service like VitalRecordsOnline.com, fees start at $29.00 plus applicable state fees, which includes preparation and filing of your application.

Yes, you can order an Arkansas marriage certificate online through the Arkansas Department of Health or through authorized services like VitalRecordsOnline.com. Online ordering allows you to submit your request without visiting a government office. You will need to provide the names of both spouses, the date and county of the marriage, and a valid photo ID. Processing times for online orders are typically 5 to 7 business days.

In Arkansas, marriage certificate is restricted records. Only certain individuals can request a certified copy, including either spouse named on the certificate, an immediate family member, or a legal representative with proper documentation such as a power of attorney or court order. If you are not one of these eligible requesters, you may be able to obtain a non-certified informational copy for genealogical or research purposes by contacting the Arkansas Department of Health.

Arkansas marriage records are not public records in the traditional sense. Certified copies are restricted to eligible individuals such as the spouses named on the certificate, immediate family members, or legal representatives. However, basic marriage index information may be available through public databases for research or genealogical purposes. For a certified copy with legal validity, you must prove your eligibility and provide valid photo identification.