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HB 1902

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE AND BOND; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A LOST, BURNED, OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Crowell and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas law now clarifies procedures for issuing marriage certificates and obtaining replacements when originals are lost, burned, or destroyed.

Notification that HB1902 is now Act 845
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Bill Summary · HB 1902

Legislative bill overview

HB 1902 amends Arkansas law governing marriage certificates and bonds, modifying procedures for obtaining and replacing marriage documentation. The bill specifically addresses how certificates of marriage are issued and handled when originals are lost, burned, or destroyed.

Why is this important

Marriage certificates are fundamental legal documents required for numerous life purposes including name changes, Social Security registration, passport applications, and property transactions. Streamlining replacement procedures reduces bureaucratic barriers for citizens who have lost documentation while clarifying government recordkeeping obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. efficiency: Changes to bond requirements or verification procedures could either simplify the process or create new compliance challenges for county clerks
  • Document security concerns: Modifications to replacement procedures might raise questions about preventing fraudulent certificate issuance if authentication standards are adjusted
  • Access equity: Changes could disproportionately affect vulnerable populations (low-income individuals, elderly, disaster survivors) depending on whether fees or documentation requirements increase or decrease

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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