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What prior-marriage documents are required in Pulaski County?

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Direct answer

In Pulaski County, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed only when an applicant's name changed through a divorce and the photo ID does not reflect the change; the decree must state that the name was restored to the original name. The Clerk publishes no waiting period after a divorce is final. Unlike several other counties, Pulaski County does not ask for a decree simply because a prior marriage ended.

Published rule and conditions

Prior-marriage documents
A certified copy of the divorce decree is needed only when an applicant's name changed through a divorce and the photo ID does not reflect the change; the decree must state that the name was restored to the original name. The Clerk publishes no waiting period after a divorce is final.

Unlike several other counties, Pulaski County does not ask for a decree simply because a prior marriage ended.

Applies in some cases

If an applicant’s name has changed through a divorce and their photo ID does not reflect this change, they will need a certified copy of the divorce decree. The decree must state the applicant’s name was restored to their original name.

Issuing office

Pulaski Circuit/County Clerk — Marriage License Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensePulaski Circuit/County Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    The Marriage License Department, part of the County Records Department, is responsible for issuing and recording all marriages. Both applicants must be present and apply together to obtain a marriage license. No appointment is necessary. There is no waiting period for applications where all applicants are 18 or older. After the ceremony, the original marriage license must be returned to our office for recordation, whether used or unused, within sixty (60) days of issuance.

  • Marriage License InfosheetPulaski Circuit/County Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    MARRIAGE LICENSE VALID FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS. Is there a waiting period? There is no waiting period for applications where all applicants are 18 or older. Is there a waiting period after a divorce is final? No. Do you have to be a resident of the State of Arkansas? No.

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