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Divorce Records in Craighead County, AR

Divorce decrees from the county court that granted the divorce; the state vital-records office keeps a searchable index. Below is how to obtain divorce records in Craighead County, Arkansas — starting with the official government sources.

Faster, paid option

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Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

  • Order certified birth and death records from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, the official state office.

    10-14 days by mail$12 first copyOnline, mail, phone, in personEligible individual; acceptable ID
  • The trade-off if speed matters

    How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

    Official source

    • Time10-14 days by mail
    • Cost$12 first copy
    • RequiresEligible individual; acceptable ID

    Faster paid option

    • TimeOften minutes, online
    • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
    • FeePaid convenience service
  • Craighead County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

    Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Craighead County, AR County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Craighead County records.

  • The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).

What’s included

What you can find

  • Divorce decrees
  • Case number
  • County & date
  • Settlement terms