North Little Rock Divorce Decree Records

Divorce decree records for North Little Rock residents are kept by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock, which is the official custodian of all domestic relations case files and certified copies for the county. North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, and all divorce cases are filed at the county courthouse across the Arkansas River in Little Rock. This page covers how to search for, request, and use divorce decree records for North Little Rock and Pulaski County.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk for North Little Rock

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk is located at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The main phone is (501) 340-8500. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This office is the sole custodian of divorce decree records for all of Pulaski County, including both Little Rock and North Little Rock.

North Little Rock does not maintain divorce records. The city has no role in filing, storing, or providing copies of divorce decrees. North Little Rock City Hall handles city-level administrative matters only. All divorce filings and record requests for North Little Rock residents go to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. The two cities are separated by the Arkansas River, but they share the same county court system.

New cases and divorce filings are processed through the Central Receiving department at (501) 340-8431. The Chancery division, which handles divorce and name change matters, can be reached at (501) 340-8411. Knowing which department to contact helps you get answers faster. For general questions about divorce records, the main clerk line at (501) 340-8500 is a good starting point.

Note: The Juvenile Department for Pulaski County is at 3001 West Roosevelt and can be reached at (501) 340-6767. This is a separate office from the main Circuit Clerk and handles juvenile court matters only.

Getting Copies of North Little Rock Divorce Decrees

Certified copies of North Little Rock divorce decrees are available through the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 West Markham Street in Little Rock. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Plain page copies carry a lower per-page fee. You can request copies in person or by mail.

For mail requests, include the full names of both parties, the approximate year of the divorce, the case number if available, and a check or money order payable to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of documents. Mail requests to: Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

In-person requests are handled at the Markham Street courthouse during regular business hours. Bring valid photo ID and expect to pay the applicable fee at the time of your visit. Processing time depends on the volume of requests and the age of the record. Cases filed after the electronic system's start date can typically be retrieved quickly. Older cases may require retrieval from physical storage.

Search North Little Rock Divorce Records Online

The free Arkansas case search tool, CourtConnect, covers Pulaski County divorce cases including those filed by North Little Rock residents. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case status, filing dates, and party names. CourtConnect does not show the full text of documents, but it gives you the case number needed to order copies from the clerk.

CourtConnect is available 24 hours a day at no cost. It is the fastest way to confirm whether a divorce case is on file in Pulaski County before making the trip to the courthouse or sending a mail request. Records from before the electronic filing era may not appear and require a direct inquiry to the clerk at (501) 340-8500.

Under Arkansas FOIA § 25-19-105, court records are generally public unless sealed by court order. Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal identifiers may be redacted in copies provided to the public.

Filing for Divorce in North Little Rock

North Little Rock residents file for divorce at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. You must have lived in Arkansas for 60 days before filing. The court cannot enter a final decree until one party has been a Pulaski County resident for 90 days. Arkansas recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.

Fault grounds include general indignities, adultery, cruelty, habitual drunkenness, and felony conviction with imprisonment. No-fault divorce requires 18 months of continuous separation. Filing fees run approximately $165 or more depending on case type. Cases involving minor children require both parents to complete a court-approved parenting education program before the court issues a final decree. Pro se filers may submit paperwork in person or by USPS, FedEx, or UPS mail to 401 West Markham Street.

Free legal resources for North Little Rock residents are available through ARLawHelp.org. The site has interactive forms, plain-language guides, and step-by-step instructions for uncontested divorce cases. For complex or contested matters, work with a licensed Arkansas attorney familiar with Pulaski County procedures.

Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate in Pulaski County

A North Little Rock divorce decree is the full court order from the Pulaski County Circuit Court. It includes the complete case file from the initial petition through the final judgment, covering property division, child custody and support terms, and the judge's signature. This is what you need for legal matters like enforcing a support order, changing a name on a deed, or proving a prior marriage was dissolved.

A divorce certificate is a different document entirely. It is a short summary maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health, showing only names, date, and county of the divorce. Certificates are available for divorces finalized since 1923 and cost $10 each. Contact ADH Vital Records at 4815 West Markham Street Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, or call (501) 661-2336. The Department of Health does not hold actual divorce decrees. Those remain permanently on file with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk.

Nearby Cities and Legal Resources

North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, directly across the Arkansas River from Little Rock. Other qualifying cities in the area with their own divorce decree pages include Little Rock, the county seat, as well as Jacksonville and Maumelle in Pulaski County. Conway is a nearby city in Faulkner County to the north.

All Pulaski County divorce cases, whether for North Little Rock, Little Rock, Jacksonville, or Maumelle residents, are handled at the same courthouse at 401 West Markham Street. For the full county-level overview, see the Pulaski County divorce decree records page. Legal aid is available through ARLawHelp.org.