Marriage records in Faulkner County, Arkansas, can be accessed through several channels. FaulknerCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the Faulkner County Clerk's office directly, visit in person at the courthouse in Conway, or submit a request by mail. The Arkansas Department of Health maintains statewide vital records and offers an additional avenue for obtaining marriage certificates.
Faulkner County Marriage Records Search
In Arkansas, the county clerk is the official issuing authority for marriage licenses. The Faulkner County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses, records returned marriage certificates, and maintains the county's collection of marriage records. This collection includes marriage license applications, licenses issued, and certificates filed after ceremonies are performed.
Historical marriage records for Faulkner County date back to the county's establishment in 1873. Older records may be available on microfilm or in bound volumes at the clerk's office. You can also submit a Faulkner County records request under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act for records maintained by county offices.
For statewide searches, the Arkansas Department of Health's Division of Vital Records holds marriage records from 1917 to the present.
Faulkner County Clerk's Office
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Faulkner County
Fees for marriage record copies are set by Arkansas statute and county policy. The following table summarizes standard fees. Contact the Faulkner County Clerk's office to confirm current amounts before submitting a request.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage record (county clerk) | $10.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, county clerk) | $10.00 |
| Certified copy from Arkansas Department of Health | $12.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, ADH) | $10.00 |
Fees cited for the Arkansas Department of Health are per ADH Vital Records guidelines. County fees are based on standard Arkansas county clerk fee schedules under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-11-201 et seq. Processing times vary — in-person requests at the county clerk's office are typically handled the same day, while mail requests may take one to two weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Faulkner County
There are three main ways to order a marriage certificate in Faulkner County:
Online
The Arkansas Department of Health partners with VitalChek for online orders of marriage certificates for marriages recorded from 1917 onward. You can place an order through the VitalChek Arkansas portal. Additional processing and shipping fees apply when ordering online. The Faulkner County Clerk's office does not currently offer online ordering for county-level marriage record copies.
In Person
Visit the Faulkner County Clerk's office at the Faulkner County Courthouse during business hours:
Walk-ins are accepted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Payment is typically accepted by cash, check, or money order — call ahead at (501) 450-4909 to confirm accepted payment methods.
By Mail
To request a marriage record copy by mail, send the following to the Faulkner County Clerk:
- A written request including the full names of both spouses, the approximate date of marriage, and your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to the Faulkner County Clerk
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail requests to:
Alternatively, you can request a certified copy from the state level by mailing your request to:
State-level mail requests typically take four to six weeks to process. Include the same identifying information, a completed Arkansas Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Record (available from the ADH website), payment, and a copy of your photo ID.