Bill > HB1902

This bill amends Arkansas law to establish a clear process for replacing lost, burned, or destroyed marriage certificates. The bill outlines three scenarios for requesting a new certificate: when both parties to the marriage are living, when one party is deceased or incapacitated, and when both parties are deceased or incapacitated. In each case, the requesting party must submit a detailed notarized affidavit to the county clerk, including information such as the date of marriage, names of the parties, and details about the person who performed the marriage ceremony. The bill sets a standard fee of $10 for filing the affidavit and obtaining a new certificate, and nullifies the previously required $100 bond. Additionally, the new certificate relates back to the original date of marriage, ensuring its legal validity. The bill also repeals an existing statute about marriage record restoration, replacing it with this more streamlined process for obtaining replacement marriage certificates.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1902&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R