Search Logan County Divorce Decrees
Logan County divorce decree records are split between two Circuit Clerk offices because Logan County has two county seats, Paris and Booneville. Both offices serve the 15th Judicial Circuit and both maintain official divorce decree records for their respective districts. This page explains how the two-office system works, where to find records, and what you need to know about access, fees, and filing requirements in Logan County.
Logan County Divorce Records Overview
Two Circuit Clerk Offices in Logan County
Logan County is one of a small number of Arkansas counties with two official county seats. Paris serves the north district and Booneville serves the south district. Each has its own Circuit Clerk office, and each office holds divorce decree records for cases filed in its district. When looking for a specific divorce decree, you need to know which district the case was filed in, or be prepared to contact both offices.
The Paris office is at 25 West Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855. The phone number is (479) 963-2164. The Booneville office is at 366 N Broadway Ave, Booneville, AR 72927, with a phone number of (479) 675-2894. Both offices maintain standard courthouse hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call ahead before visiting, especially if you are traveling a distance to reach either location.
If you are unsure which district handled a particular divorce, the easiest approach is to start with the CourtConnect portal, which searches statewide and will show which court location the case was filed in. That tells you which clerk to contact for the full record. Both offices serve the 15th Judicial Circuit and follow the same state-level procedures for records access and certified copy requests.
Searching Logan County Divorce Records Online
The Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect system is the main free resource for searching Logan County divorce case information online. You can search by party name, case number, or citation. The results display case type, filing date, current status, and party names for both the Paris and Booneville district cases. CourtConnect does not provide full document text, but it identifies which district office holds the file.
Using CourtConnect first saves time when dealing with Logan County's dual-seat structure, since the system will show you which district filed the case before you drive to either location. Once you have the case information, call the Paris office at (479) 963-2164 or the Booneville office at (479) 675-2894 to request copies.
Under Arkansas FOIA § 25-19-105, divorce records are accessible to the parties named in the case, their close relatives, and authorized legal representatives. If a file needs to be retrieved from storage, the clerk has up to three working days to produce it. For CourtConnect technical help, call (866) 823-5778.
Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate
These are two separate documents, and people often confuse them. A divorce decree is the complete court order signed by the judge. It contains the specific terms of the divorce: property division, debts, custody, child support, alimony, and the legal grounds used. The Circuit Clerk in Paris or Booneville holds the decree for Logan County cases.
A divorce certificate is a short summary record. It shows only the parties' names, the divorce date, and the county. The Arkansas Department of Health at 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, phone (501) 661-2336, maintains statewide certificates for all divorces granted since January 1923. Certificates cost $10 each and can be ordered by phone, mail, or online. The ADH does not hold or issue copies of the full decree.
For divorces before 1923, only the county court's original records survive. The Arkansas State Archives can assist with remote research requests on older materials. Staff respond within a few business days to email inquiries at state.archives@arkansas.gov and provide up to two hours of free research per request.
Getting Certified Copies of Logan County Decrees
Certified copies of Logan County divorce decrees are available from whichever Circuit Clerk office holds the original file. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Fees are typically $5 or more per document depending on page count. Call ahead to confirm the current fee and acceptable payment forms at the Paris office, (479) 963-2164, or the Booneville office, (479) 675-2894.
Mail requests work for both offices. Send a written request with both parties' names as shown on the case, the approximate year of the divorce, a daytime contact number, and a check or money order payable to the Circuit Clerk. The clerk will reach out if more information is needed. Processing times depend on current workload.
Access is restricted to the named parties, their close relatives, and their authorized legal representatives under state law. Records become public 100 years after the divorce date. If you have questions about eligibility, call either clerk office and ask before making the trip.
Note: Make sure you contact the correct district office for Logan County. Paris handles the north district and Booneville handles the south district.
Filing Divorce in Logan County
Divorce cases in Logan County are filed at the Circuit Clerk's office in either Paris or Booneville depending on where the filing party resides. At least one spouse must have lived in Arkansas for 60 days before filing, and the filing spouse must be a Logan County resident for 90 days before the court can issue the final decree.
Arkansas law recognizes fault-based grounds for divorce under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301. Grounds include adultery, cruelty, habitual drunkenness lasting at least one year, felony conviction, permanent insanity, inability to have sexual relations, indignities making the marital situation intolerable, and separation for 18 consecutive months. In an uncontested case, the defendant can waive proof of grounds in writing to streamline the process. Cases involving minor children require both parents to complete a parenting education program approved by the court before the decree is entered.
Self-represented filers can find free forms and guidance at ARLawHelp.org. The Arkansas Court Kiosk program offers public access terminals at select courthouses with forms assistance and information about legal aid eligibility.
Additional Resources for Logan County Records
The Arkansas State Archives can assist with historical research on older Logan County divorce filings. Remote research requests are accepted by email at state.archives@arkansas.gov or by phone at 501-682-6900. Staff provide up to two hours of free research per request, and most responses arrive within three to four business days.
For questions about Arkansas divorce law, access rights, or how to handle a complex records request, ARLawHelp.org has plain-language guides that do not require a legal background to follow. The site does not provide legal advice, but it can help you understand the process well enough to ask the right questions when you contact the clerk.
Nearby Counties
Logan County is in west-central Arkansas. The Circuit Clerks in these neighboring counties maintain their own divorce decree records:
No cities in Logan County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Paris and Booneville are the two county seats and hold the Circuit Clerk offices for all Logan County divorce filings.