County Clerk’s Office Services

The County Clerk’s office of Miller County is responsible for accounts payable, elections, voter registration, county court, circuit probate court, DBA’s, equalization board records, marriage licenses, passports and other duties.

The County Clerk keeps complete, permanent records of the proceedings of the quorum court. In probate court, the clerk files instruments in decedent estate cases. The clerk maintains adoptions and guardianship records within the county.

Marriage Licenses

In order to issue an Arkansas marriage license both parties are to be 18 years or older, both parties are to be present in office and have certified proof of age (State issued ID, valid driver’s license, Military ID or Passport). For under 18 years of age – must have valid picture ID, have a birth certificate, and both parents’ consent. If parents are divorced the parent that has full custody must give consent. The divorce decree must be the latest court document. The cost is $60.00. Certified copies of Marriage Licenses are available for $5.00 each.

Covenant Marriage License

In order to issue a Covenant Marriage License, which is optional, you must go through several months of counseling by a minister, priest, rabbi clerk of the Society of Friends, any clergy member of any religious sect, a licensed professional counselor, licensed associate counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical psychologist or licensed associate marriage and family therapist. Pamphlet is available in office.

U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility

Passport acceptance services by APPOINTMENT ONLY, please call (870) 774-1501.

On-Site Passport Photo’s $15.00

Birth & Death Certificates

Applications for birth and death certificates are available. Please contact the Miller County Health Unit for assistance.

• Miller County Health Unit 503 Walnut ST. Texarkana, AR 71854 (870) 773-2108.

All birth and death records are recorded in Little Rock with the office of Vital Records. These records date back to 1914.

Birth & Death Certificate Applications

Other Filings

Articles of Incorporation: Assumed Names (DBA)
Minister’s Credentials: A minister must have his credentials recorded in
the State before performing marriage ceremonies.
Equalization Board petitions.

Legislative Duties

Quorum and County Court
Voter registration and Absentee, Early voting
Recording and issuing of licenses and other records
Board of Equalization