Marriage records in Garland County, Arkansas, are available through several channels. GarlandCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for Garland County. You can also contact the Garland County Clerk's office directly, visit in person at the courthouse in Hot Springs, or submit a request by mail. For statewide searches, the Arkansas Department of Health maintains vital records including marriage certificates filed across the state.
Garland County Marriage Records Search
In Arkansas, the county clerk is the official custodian of marriage licenses and records at the county level. The Garland County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains records of marriages that took place within the county. These records include marriage license applications, issued licenses, and returned certificates of marriage filed after the ceremony.
Historical marriage records for Garland County date back to the county's establishment in 1873. Older records may be available on microfilm or through the Arkansas State Archives for genealogical research. The Garland County government website provides general county department information.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Garland County
Fees for marriage record copies in Garland County follow the schedule set by Arkansas statute (Ark. Code Ann. § 9-11-201 et seq.) and the county clerk's fee schedule. The Arkansas Department of Health also issues certified copies of marriage certificates for marriages recorded statewide since 1917.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage license (County Clerk) | $10.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order, County Clerk) | $10.00 |
| Certified copy (Arkansas Department of Health) | $12.00 |
| Additional copy (same order, ADH) | $10.00 |
Processing times at the County Clerk's office are typically same-day for in-person requests. Mail requests through the Arkansas Department of Health generally take four to six weeks. Contact the issuing office to confirm current fees before submitting payment.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Garland County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate connected to Garland County:
Online
The Arkansas Department of Health partners with VitalChek for online orders of certified marriage certificates. You can place an order through the ADH vital records page. Online orders include a processing fee charged by the third-party vendor in addition to the state certificate fee. This option is available for marriages recorded in Arkansas from 1917 to the present.
In Person
Visit the Garland County Clerk's office at the courthouse in Hot Springs during regular business hours. Walk-ins are accepted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You can receive a certified copy of the marriage license the same day.
By Mail
To request a marriage certificate by mail through the Arkansas Department of Health, send the following:
- A completed Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Record (available from the ADH website)
- Full names of both spouses as they appeared on the license
- Date and county of marriage
- A photocopy of your government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for $12.00, payable to the Arkansas Department of Health
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail to:
For copies of the marriage license itself (rather than the state-filed certificate), write directly to the Garland County Clerk at the courthouse address listed above. Include the same identifying details, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $10.00 payable to the Garland County Clerk.
If you need help locating marriage records or related public records in Garland County, GarlandCourt.us provides tools to search for publicly available record information. You can also use the Arkansas Judiciary case search for court-related records, or visit the Arkansas court forms page if you need official judiciary forms for other proceedings.