Aloha - I am an Arkansas ordained minister and licensed Officiant that is available by appointment to perform nuptials, funerals, baptisms, and memorials for a fee.

My background is as a Notary Public and Notary Signing Agent commissioned in Arkansas assisting in real estate and legal life documents. I am available as a mobile, digital, and Remote Online Notary.

Elopements are my base clientele, meeting couples outside the Hot Springs, AR Courthouse at 501 Ouachita Street. The Courthouse gardens on Ouachita St. are very popular for ceremonies lasting 5-15 minutes. We follow the State of Arkansas requirements of legal marriage .

To make a marriage legal in Arkansas in 2026, couples must obtain a marriage license from any county clerk at 501 Ouachita Street, first floor room 103, be at least 18 (or 17 with notarized parental consent), and have the ceremony performed by an authorized official within 60 days. No waiting period or witnesses are required, and there are no residency requirements.

Key Requirements for a Legal Marriage in Arkansas (2026)

Marriage License: Both parties must appear in person at a county clerk's office, provide valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport), and pay a fee of $60 cash at the Courthouse.

• Age Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Individuals aged 17 may marry with parental consent, which requires a notarized affidavit from parents or guardians.
• Waiting Period & Validity: There is no waiting period for adults to marry after obtaining the license. The license is valid for 60 days, and the ceremony must be performed within that time frame.
• Officiant: The ceremony must be performed by authorized individuals, including ordained ministers (registered with a county clerk), justices of the peace, judges, or certain mayors.
• Ceremony Requirements: The ceremony must include verbal consent from both parties (e.g., "I do") and an official pronouncement of marriage (e.g., "the authority vested in the officiant, a formal statement of union, and permission to kiss.".)
• No Witnesses/Blood Tests: Arkansas does not require witnesses for a ceremony, nor does it require blood tests.
• Return of License: The completed license needs to be returned to the county clerk's office within 60 days to ensure the marriage is officially recorded.

Other Considerations

• Covenant Marriage: Arkansas offers a "covenant marriage" option, which requires premarital counseling and has more stringent divorce rules.
• Residency: You do not need to be an Arkansas resident to get married in the state.