This bill amends existing laws regarding marriage certificates and the procedures for obtaining replacements for lost, burned, or destroyed certificates of marriage in Arkansas. It specifies that a marriage bond will be considered null and void if the marriage license is duly executed, signed by an authorized person, and returned to the county clerk within sixty days. Additionally, it outlines the process for requesting a new certificate of marriage, which varies depending on whether both parties are living, one party is deceased or incapacitated, or both parties are deceased. The request must include a notarized affidavit detailing the circumstances of the marriage and the loss of the certificate.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a fee of ten dollars for filing the affidavit and obtaining a new certificate, while also nullifying the one-hundred-dollar bond previously required. It repeals an older statute concerning the restoration of marriage records, streamlining the process for individuals seeking to replace lost marriage certificates. The new provisions aim to simplify the process and ensure that individuals can easily obtain necessary documentation for legal and personal purposes.

Statutes affected:
HB 1902: 9-11-218, 9-11-210, 9-11-213, 14-20-111
Act 845: 9-11-218, 9-11-210, 9-11-213, 14-20-111