Find Marriage License in Jacksonville

A Jacksonville marriage license is pulled from the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk, not from the city of Jacksonville itself. Couples who live in Jacksonville drive to the clerk's office on West Markham in Little Rock to apply in person. This page lists the clerk's address, phone, fee, and hours, along with the online Pulaski County marriage license search and how to order a certified copy. Jacksonville has its own district court for local cases, but the marriage license paper only comes from the county clerk.

Where Jacksonville Marriage License Records Are Filed

Jacksonville is part of Pulaski County. The city of Jacksonville does not issue marriage licenses. The Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk runs the only marriage license office that covers Jacksonville residents. Clerk Terri Hollingsworth holds the elected post. The office sits at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. Phone 501-340-8500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are fine.

The drive from downtown Jacksonville to the clerk is about 14 miles down US-67 or I-440. Plan on 25 to 30 minutes in normal traffic. Parking is on the street or in the paid lots near the Old State House. The clerk shares the Frederica Wilson Building with other county offices, so watch the signs for Suite 100.

The Pulaski County marriage license page lays out the fee, ID rules, and return of the signed license. It also spells out the 17-year-old parental consent rule.

The page above also shows the online payment tool for certified copies, which can save a second trip across town.

How To Apply for a Jacksonville Marriage License

Both parties must come to the clerk's office together. Each person brings a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. A state driver's license, state ID card, US passport, or military ID all work. If a past divorce restored your prior name, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree that shows the name change. The fee is $60.00, payable by cash or credit card.

Adults 18 and older sign the application at the window, and the clerk issues the license on the spot. No wait. No blood test. Out-of-state couples are welcome. There is no residency rule, so a couple from Memphis or Dallas can swing through, apply, and hold the ceremony at the old mill in Jacksonville the same weekend.

Applicants 17 years old need both parents present. The parents sign a notarized affidavit of consent under Arkansas Code § 9-11-102. Pulaski County imposes the state's mandatory 5 business day wait before the license can be picked up. If the parents are divorced, the custodial parent must bring the current custody order. No one under 17 may be issued a license except in rare cases at § 9-11-103, which sends the case to a circuit judge.

A handy checklist for the clerk's window:

• Valid photo ID for each party
• Social Security number for each party
• Divorce decree or death certificate if you were wed before
• $60 cash or card
• Notarized parental affidavit if a party is 17

See the Circuit Clerk's main page for the online payment portal and the link to the full Pulaski County Marriage License Department.

From the main page, pick the Marriage License Department tab to jump straight to fees, the ID list, and the 60 day return rule.

Jacksonville Marriage License Rules

Jacksonville follows the statewide rules in Arkansas Code Title 9, Chapter 11. The license is good anywhere in Arkansas, not just inside Pulaski County. The paper must be returned to the Pulaski County Clerk, used or not, inside 60 days of the date of issue. Miss the deadline and the state may charge a $100 fine under the bond rule at § 9-11-210.

Under § 9-11-213, a short list of people may sign the license as officiant. That list runs from the Governor and judges of record down to ordained ministers and city mayors. Any minister who plans to sign an Arkansas marriage license must first record credentials with a county clerk under § 9-11-214. The Pulaski County Clerk keeps a minister registry on file. A quick call to 501-340-8500 can confirm an officiant is on file before the wedding.

Pulaski County also offers a covenant marriage option at Arkansas Code § 9-11-803. A covenant marriage carries extra steps. Both parties take premarital counseling, sign a declaration of intent, and file that declaration with the clerk who issues the license.

Jacksonville District Court and Related Offices

The city of Jacksonville runs its own district court for local traffic, small claims, and minor criminal cases. The court sits at 1412 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076. Phone 501-982-9531. The Pulaski County Court site lists the Jacksonville District Court among the city district courts in the county. This court does not issue marriage licenses. It also does not record the signed license after the wedding.

For court cases tied to a Jacksonville marriage, like a divorce filing or a name change order, use Arkansas CourtConnect. The portal covers the Pulaski County Circuit Court and shows party names, filing dates, and docket lines. It does not hold the license paper, but it can help trace a related case.

The page above lists the district courts across Pulaski County, which helps if your case file sits with a different court than the one you expected.

Searching Jacksonville Marriage License Records

Pulaski County runs its own online marriage license search tool through the clerk's website. You can search by either party's name. The tool shows the date the license was issued, the date of the marriage, and the recorded date. It's free to use. Pulaski County is not on the CIS Arkansas marriage license portal that covers many other counties, so the clerk's own site is the main online path.

Pulaski County marriage records go back to 1838 at the clerk's office. The state-level index runs from 1917 forward at the Arkansas Division of Vital Records, which holds a short coupon from each license. The state does not have the full signed license, only the coupon. The fee at the state office is $10.00 per copy, and access rules are tighter than at the county level under statute 20-18-305.

Genealogy researchers also use FamilySearch's Pulaski County wiki for older index pointers that help narrow a date before you call the clerk.

Certified Copies for Jacksonville Residents

A certified copy of a Pulaski County marriage license runs $5.00. The clerk will print the copy at the window while you wait. Certified copies carry the raised clerk's seal, which is what Social Security, the passport office, and pension funds want to see. The clerk cannot email a certified copy because the seal has to be on the paper.

Mail orders go to the Pulaski County Clerk at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Include a written request with the full names of both parties, the date of the marriage if known, a daytime phone number, a check or money order for the fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can also pay online through the clerk's portal and then pick up the copy at the window on a short lunch break from Jacksonville.

For the state coupon copy, order online through VitalChek, the state's official online vendor. VitalChek charges a processing fee on top of the state's $10. The record ships in 7 to 14 days plus shipping. VitalChek verifies identity through LexisNexis, so have your ID ready when you fill in the online form.

Back to Pulaski County and Nearby Cities

For the full county-level picture, visit Pulaski County for clerk contact info, online search links, and records tied to other cities that share the same clerk. Jacksonville sits northeast of Little Rock, close to the Little Rock Air Force Base on the edge of Cabot.