Public Divorce Records And Free Marriage Licenses

By Claire Dowell


Marriages undergo wear and tear over time. For every failure in providing emotional support and intimacy, a part of the marriage fades. For each conflict that hung in the air without resolution, bonds loosen. Failure to rekindle this fire will result in a different kind of forever. These various factors, along with the universal web of emotions associated with divorces, are experienced by almost half of the celebrated marriages in the United States.

Records of divorce are archived for a great deal of intentions. Primarily, the purpose of these documents is to present a comprehensive account of all things that occurred within a divorce proceeding. Additionally, divorce records are concrete proofs that a marriage has been legally severed upon the decision of a Judge in a Court of Law. The rich source of information found within divorce records is helpful for intentions such as background checks. Furthermore, divorce records are commonly pursued by persons who wish to marry again because the procurement of a new marriage license usually requires such documents.

Regulations observed with regards to the stockpiling, protection and dissemination of divorce records vary from one state to another. In Arkansas, different divorce documents are disseminated by county and state repositories. Copies of divorce decrees are disseminated on a county level via the County Clerk's or Circuit Clerk's offices. On the other hand, divorce records and divorce coupons are held by the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division. Certified copies of such documents are issued by these county and state institutions.

In order to obtain Arkansas divorce records, simply complete the divorce application form that is available from the website of the Arkansas Department of Health, specifically at the section of the Vital Records office. The following information must be affixed in the said form for accuracy: Any government-issued photo identification, the complete names of the husband and the wife, along with the wife's maiden name, the date of the divorce or dismissal, the county in which the divorce was settled, your relationship to the parties involved in the divorce, and the rationale for obtaining a copy the divorce record. There is a $10.00 processing for each copy requested, and must be sent via check or money order payable, along with the completed application form to the address of the said state-wide repository.

In accordance with the Arkansas Vital Records Statute 20-18-305, public access to such is forbidden, unless you are related to the parties involved in the divorce, a duly appointed representative, a part of an academic research group or a person who can prove your rights for obtaining such documents. For copies of divorce decrees, contact the Circuit Clerk of the county in which the divorce that you are pursuing took place.

In this contemporary world highly influenced by technology, almost every task and service can now be expedited. This includes the procurement of any public record for whatever purposes. Expediting the process of obtaining public records primarily involves government or private-owned records retrieval solutions. This is done by simply conducting a fast search in the database of your selected service provider. Within a short amount of time, you can gain access to and acquire your desired record, thereby saving joyous amounts of time, effort and money.




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