Marriage license records are available for public request. In order to locate these records, you must have the names of the parties involved and the county in which the marriage took place. It is very important to have the all of the necessary information available when requesting the documents.
Some of these items may include:
• The names of all parties at the time the case was filed
• The case number (If you have it, this will be very helpful)
• Certified copies of your ID
• The county where the ceremony took place and year
• An SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) if you wish the items sent to you. Depending on where you order the records from, this may not apply.
• Day-time phone number for if you wish someone to contact you back
Always bring your ID (or a certified copy of your ID) and a certified signature with you. All certificates can be requested by:
By mail – by sending your request and mandatory fees/items to:
Arkansas Department of Health
Division of Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205-3867
In Person – You may also travel to the above office and request the items in person.
Electronically – By go to this website and locating the records you need: http://www.genwed.com/state/argen.htm
Questions – You may request information from the vital records office by phoning:
501- 661-2726
DVR is open weekdays, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.