Craighead County, Arkansas Marriage Records

 

Craighead County had 864 marriages in 2005 at a rate of 10.0 (per 1,000 residents), as seen at: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/stats/2005vital/ANN802.HTM. This rate is actually one of the higher rates for the counties of Arkansas.

 

Marriage License Requirements

 

Applying for a marriage license is the first step towards becoming legally married. Both parties must be present when applying, and you must pay a $60 cash fee. If you are over 18, you may marry without a parent’s consent. Males age 17 and females age 16-17 must have parental consent to marry. If you are over 21, all you need to provide to show proof of age is a driver’s license. For those applicants under 21, you must show a birth certificate or a military ID. You will not need a blood test, proof of residency nor a witness at your ceremony.

 

After the application is approved, you have 60 days to use your license, or it will expire. Regardless if you use the license or not, it must be returned during that 60 day timeframe, lest a $100 bond be levied against you. After the ceremony is completed, you have seven business days to return the license. Craighead County has complete rules for getting married online at http://www.craigheadcounty.org/pdf/marriage_lic_info.pdf.

 

Contacting the County Clerk of Craighead County

 

You may return your license to Nancy Nelms at the County Clerk’s Office. The office is located at the Craighead County Courthouse, 511 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401. If you have concerns about a record, call her at (870) 933-4520.

Marriage Coupons Limitations

If you are looking to obtain a marriage record or coupon, know that only the bride, groom, immediate family and legal counsel are allowed to view information on a marriage record/ coupon.

 

Marriage Coupons from the Arkansas Department of Health

 

The Arkansas Department of Health issues marriage coupons, which are the same as a record in every legal situation. Each coupon is $10 and for each request you must include this form: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/certificatesVitalRecords/Documents/vr-9_marriage_app.pdf.  

 

Send all of the above information to: The Arkansas Department of Health, 4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205. For questions about a coupon, call the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336 or (800) 637-9314.