North Little Rock Divorce Records

North Little Rock divorce records are filed with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, located across the Arkansas River in Little Rock. Both North Little Rock and Little Rock share the same county, so all divorce cases from either city go to the same courthouse at 401 W Markham Street. This guide explains where to get records, how to search online at no cost, and the difference between the public decree from the Circuit Clerk and the restricted certificate from the state health department.

Where to Go for North Little Rock Divorce Records

North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, the same county as Little Rock. All Pulaski County divorce cases, whether filed by someone in North Little Rock or Little Rock, are handled by the same Circuit Court under the 6th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk's office is at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. The phone number is (501) 340-8500. There is no separate divorce records office in North Little Rock.

The drive from North Little Rock across the river to the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock is short. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring photo ID and the case number if you have it. If you do not have a case number, give the Clerk's staff the names of both parties and an approximate year. The County Records Department is in Suite 103 and handles certified copy requests. Certified copies of divorce decrees in Pulaski County cost $5 per page plus a certification fee. Call ahead to confirm current rates.

North Little Rock also has a District Court at 300 Main Street, (501) 340-5377. That court handles misdemeanor and small civil matters. Divorces go to Circuit Court in Little Rock, not to the North Little Rock District Court.

Online Search: Find North Little Rock Divorce Cases

Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad is a free public portal for searching court cases. Select Pulaski County and set the case type to 14 for Domestic Relations. You can search by party name or case number. The system returns case status, party names, filing dates, and docket entries. No account is needed and there is no charge to use it.

CourtConnect does not show the actual text of the divorce decree. It confirms the case exists, provides the case number, and shows whether a final decree was entered. That information is exactly what you need before calling the Circuit Clerk to request a certified copy. It saves time at the counter and makes phone requests faster. CourtConnect covers both North Little Rock and Little Rock cases since they are all in Pulaski County.

The image below shows the Arkansas CourtConnect public search portal used to find Pulaski County divorce records including those from North Little Rock.

CourtConnect covers the full Pulaski County case database. It is the fastest free tool for locating a North Little Rock divorce case.

Two Types of North Little Rock Divorce Records

When someone asks for a "North Little Rock divorce record," they may need one of two very different documents. Knowing the difference saves time and prevents confusion.

A divorce decree is the full court order from the Pulaski County Circuit Court. It contains all terms of the divorce: how property is divided, custody arrangements for children, child and spousal support, and any other orders the judge made. Decrees are public records. Any person may request a certified copy from the Circuit Clerk. No reason or special status is required. Go to the Clerk's office at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 100, pay the per-page fee, and receive your copy.

A divorce certificate is a brief summary from the Arkansas Department of Health. It states the names, date, and county. It does not include property or custody terms. Under ACA 20-18-305, certificates are restricted. Only the named parties, their legal representatives, or those with a documented legal interest may access them. The ADH charges $10 per certificate. Call (501) 661-2336 or (866) 209-9482, or order through VitalChek online. Because both the ADH and the Circuit Clerk are in Little Rock, North Little Rock residents can access both types of records without a long drive.

Arkansas Divorce Law and Pulaski County

North Little Rock divorces proceed under Arkansas state law in the 6th Judicial Circuit. Fault-based grounds under ACA 9-12-301 include adultery, felony conviction, and habitual drunkenness. Most filers in Pulaski County use the no-fault separation ground under ACA 9-12-306: 18 continuous months of living apart. This avoids proving misconduct, which can make the process faster and less adversarial.

Arkansas requires 60 days of residency before filing if you moved here from another state and were not married in Arkansas. If the marriage or its breakdown occurred here, there is no waiting period to file. Once the judge signs and the Clerk enters the decree, it is publicly accessible right away. Pulaski County handles a large volume of divorce cases each year given that it includes both North Little Rock and Little Rock. Uncontested cases with no children or property disputes can resolve relatively quickly. Contested matters take longer.

Mail Requests for Certified Copies

If you prefer not to visit the courthouse, you can request certified North Little Rock divorce records by mail. Write to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 401 W Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Include the names of both parties, the year, and the case number if you have it. Include a check or money order for the copy fee.

For ADH divorce certificate requests, you do not need to visit the ADH office either. Call (501) 661-2336, write to 4815 W Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, or order through VitalChek online. Have your ID ready. If you are not a named party in the record, you will need to document your legal interest in the certificate.

Legal Aid and Help for North Little Rock Residents

Legal Aid of Arkansas has offices in the Little Rock area and serves Pulaski County residents including those in North Little Rock. Visit arlegalaid.org for intake information. Income guidelines apply. They handle family law cases including divorce, custody, and support. The Arkansas Legal Services Partnership at a.arlawhelp.org offers free self-help tools for pro se filers, including court forms and step-by-step guides.

For private attorney referrals, contact the Arkansas Bar Association at arkbar.com or (501) 375-4606. Their referral service can help you find family law attorneys in North Little Rock and Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Circuit Court also has a self-help center for people handling their own cases. Ask the Clerk's office for the location and hours when you call.

Below is the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership website, a free resource for North Little Rock residents dealing with divorce matters.

The ALSP site is free, requires no account, and covers divorce, separation, and custody topics in plain language.

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