Divorce records in Garland County, Arkansas can be accessed through several channels. GarlandCourt.us can help find publicly available divorce record information for Garland County. Beyond that, records are available through the circuit court that issued the decree, the Garland County Clerk's office, and the Arkansas Department of Health's vital records division. The method you use depends on whether you need a court filing or a vital record certificate.
Garland County Divorce Records Search
In Arkansas, divorce cases are heard by circuit courts. The Garland County Circuit Court — part of the 18th Judicial District — maintains case files for all divorces filed in the county. These records include divorce decrees, petitions, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and related motions. You can search for Garland County divorce case information online through the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search portal, which provides public access to circuit court case records statewide.
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) also maintains divorce certificates — shorter summary records that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the parties, date, and county. ADH records date back to 1923. For the full case file, including the decree and any attached agreements, you need to contact the circuit clerk's office directly.
Garland County Circuit Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Garland County
Divorce cases in Garland County are filed in and decided by the Garland County Circuit Court. After a judge signs the divorce decree, the original is filed with the circuit clerk's office, where it becomes part of the permanent court record. The circuit clerk is the custodian of all divorce case files, including decrees, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and any post-decree modifications.
Separately, the Arkansas Department of Health maintains a statewide index of divorce certificates. These are not full case files — they are summary records used to verify that a divorce took place.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement terms, custody orders, or other case filings — contact the Garland County Circuit Clerk.
- Divorce verification certificate (summary record) — contact the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division.
Garland County Circuit Clerk
Arkansas Department of Health — Vital Records
Downloadable court forms for Arkansas circuit courts — including domestic relations filings — are available through the Arkansas Judiciary website. The Search ARCourts tool also allows online lookup of circuit court case information.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Garland County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Circuit Clerk) | $5.00 per document plus $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days (in-person requests processed faster) |
| Divorce certificate (Arkansas Department of Health) | $10.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order, ADH) | $10.00 each | Included with initial order |
| Online case search (Search ARCourts) | Free | Immediate |