Find Marriage License in Rogers

Rogers sits in Benton County, and the Benton County Clerk in Bentonville is the office that issues every Rogers marriage license. The city of Rogers does not run a separate marriage office. Couples who plan to wed in Rogers apply at the Bentonville clerk, and anyone who needs to pull an older Rogers marriage license record also starts there. This page lays out the clerk's address, hours, the fee, the state rules, and the online search tools so you can plan a short trip and a quick record check.

Where to Get a Rogers Marriage License

The Benton County Clerk is the office that issues a Rogers marriage license. The main office is at 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone line is (479) 271-1013. Betsy Harrell holds the elected Benton County Clerk post. From downtown Rogers, the drive to the Bentonville office is a short 15 minutes up US 71 or I-49.

Benton County offers marriage license appointments. Walk-ins are also welcome, but the clerk runs appointment slots to cut down on wait times. You can email the office at marriage@bentoncountyar.gov to schedule a time that works for both parties.

Both applicants must appear in person at the same time. Each brings valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. The clerk also asks applicants to bring blue or black ink pens for the paperwork, which is a small but useful detail.

The clerk's home page covers the full list of county services.

See the Benton County Clerk home page for the current contact list.

The page above lays out the clerk's main services, which include marriage licenses, voter registration, DBA certificates, and minister credentials for Rogers couples.

How to Apply for a Rogers Marriage License

Both parties must come to the Benton County Clerk in Bentonville together. Each party brings a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. A state driver's license, a state ID card, a U.S. passport, or a military ID all work. Each party also provides a Social Security number for the state index.

The fee is $60.00 in cash, exact amount only. Card payment is also accepted but runs $62.80 because of a small surcharge. Email marriage@bentoncountyar.gov if you have any question before the visit.

If either party was married before, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. If a prior spouse died, bring the death certificate. If a past divorce restored a prior name, the decree must show that so the Rogers marriage license uses the right legal name.

Adults 18 or older sign on the spot with no wait. Applicants who are 17 need both parents present to sign a notarized affidavit of consent under Arkansas Code § 9-11-102, and a 5 business day wait applies. Under § 9-11-103, no one under 17 may get a license except in narrow court-reviewed cases.

Arkansas does not require a blood test. No witnesses are needed at the ceremony, and there is no residency rule. A Rogers marriage license is good for a wedding anywhere in the state.

What to bring to the clerk:

• Photo ID for each party
• Social Security numbers
• Divorce decree or death certificate if either party was married before
• $60.00 in exact cash, or $62.80 by card
• Notarized parental affidavit if one party is 17

Rogers Marriage License Rules

Rogers follows the state rules at Arkansas Code Title 9, Chapter 11. The license is valid for 60 days from the date the clerk issues it. The signed license must be returned to the Benton County Clerk inside those 60 days, used or unused. A failure to return can bring a $100 fine under state law.

The license is good for a ceremony anywhere in Arkansas. A Rogers couple can pull the license in Bentonville and hold the wedding at a venue in Beaver Lake, Eureka Springs, or another part of the state.

Under § 9-11-213, a short list of people can officiate. The list covers the Governor, any current judge of a court of record, any former Supreme Court justice, any justice of the peace, any regularly ordained minister or priest, the mayor of any city or town, any official picked by the quorum court, and any elected district court judge. Ministers must file credentials with a county clerk before they can sign a Rogers marriage license. The Benton County Clerk keeps a list of wedding officiants that the couple can use if they don't have a minister lined up.

Covenant marriage is an option at the window. Act 1486 of 2001, now at Arkansas Code § 9-11-803, sets the extra steps, including premarital counseling and a signed declaration of intent. The couple picks the covenant option on the Rogers marriage license application.

Certified Copies of a Rogers Marriage License

Certified copies of a Rogers marriage license are available at the Benton County Clerk for a small fee, usually about $5. The certified copy carries the clerk's seal and is what you'll need for a Social Security name change, a passport update, a pension claim, or immigration work.

Walk-in pickups are the fastest way to get a copy. Mail requests work too. Send a short letter with both parties' names, the marriage date if known, a phone number, a check or money order for the copy fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

For a state-level copy of the Rogers marriage license coupon, the Arkansas Division of Vital Records holds a coupon going back to 1917. The state copy is $10. Order in person at 4815 West Markham Street in Little Rock, by mail, or online through VitalChek, the state's official online vendor. VitalChek adds a small processing fee and delivers the copy by mail after an ID check.

Rogers Marriage License Search Tools

The CIS Arkansas marriage license search for Benton County indexes every Rogers marriage license held by the Benton County Clerk in Bentonville. Search by either party's name. Date search types include marriage date, issued date, and recorded date. The portal is free.

See the CIS Arkansas search tool for Benton County marriage records.

The page above lets you enter a name and pull matching Rogers marriage license records from the Benton County index in a few seconds.

For court cases tied to a Rogers marriage, Arkansas CourtConnect covers civil, probate, and domestic relations filings from Benton County trial courts. It doesn't hold marriage license records, but it's useful for tracing a linked divorce, a name change order, or a probate case.

The Benton County Circuit Clerk public records page covers court docket cases, real estate records, and deed searches. That office sits next door at 215 East Central, Room 202, Bentonville, and its phone is (479) 271-1015. It's the right office for any civil or criminal case tied to a past Rogers marriage.

The FamilySearch Benton County page adds older records for a family history project that goes past the clerk's current index.

Rogers Marriage License Hours and Tips

Benton County Clerk hours run on a weekday schedule similar to other northwest Arkansas clerks, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on state holidays. Arrive by 4:00 p.m. so the clerk has time to issue the Rogers marriage license before the office closes for the day.

Parking at the Bentonville office is usually easy. Overflow parking sits around the corner from the Administration Building. Rogers drivers most often use I-49 or US 71 to reach the clerk, with a typical drive time of 15 minutes from the Pinnacle Hills area.

If the couple plans a large Rogers wedding, book the officiant early. Ministers, judges, and justices of the peace in Benton County fill up the schedule on Saturdays in spring and summer.

Benton County and Nearby Cities

Rogers is served by the Benton County Clerk in Bentonville. Bentonville, Bella Vista, and Centerton also apply at the same office. For the county-wide page, with clerk info, fee notes, and more detail on Benton County marriage license records, see Benton County Marriage License Records.

Try a nearby city page below when the Rogers marriage license you're after was actually pulled somewhere else.