Arkansas Divorce Records
Divorce Record Statistics
State of Arkansas Divorce Record Accessibility
Only the husband or wife may obtain a certified copy of a divorce certificate. Legal counselors can also obtain a divorce record if they are representing the husband or wife. Academic research groups and persons who can demonstrate a right to the record can also request a divorce record.
Where to Find State Divorce Records
Arkansas Department of Health
Mailing Address:4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205
Physical Address:See above
Phone Number:(501) 661-2336
Fax: (501) 661-2717
Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.
Required Information: the full name of the husband, the full name of the wife, the wife’s full maiden name, the date of divorce or dismissal, the county in which the divorce was granted or dismissed, the requestor’s relationship to the parties named on the divorce certificate, the requestor’s reason for requesting the certificate, and a check or money order payable to the Arkansas Department of Health.
Years Available: This office will have divorce records dating from January 1923 to the present.
Search Fees: The fee for a divorce coupon is $10.
Retrieval Timeframe: N/A
Divorce Record Contents
Contained in a divorce record, you will find: any settlements that are due, all child support payment information, a complete distribution of property, all spousal support payment information, the date of the marriage, child custody agreements (if children are involved in the marriage), the full name of the wife, the full name of the husband, and the complete division of debt. The kinds of divorces that exist are: uncontested divorce, at-fault divorce, summary (or simple) divorce, electronic no-fault divorce, collaborative divorce, and mediated divorce.
