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Assumed Name/Doing Business As (DBA) Boone County does not require any type of business license.
Birth and Death Certificates Birth and Death Certificates are kept on file in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Elections and Voting
Early voting begins 15 days before every election, in the basement of the Boone County Courthouse. Early voting always ends the Monday before the election. On election day, voters must go to their regular voting precinct to vote.
To qualify to vote in the next election,
you must apply to register to vote 30 days before the election. If you mail this form, it must be postmarked by that date. You may also present it to a voter registration agency representative by that date. If you miss the deadline, you will not be registered in time to vote in that election.
If you are qualified and the information on your form is complete, you will be notified of your voting precinct by your
local County Clerk. If you have questions, call the County Clerk's office, or Secretary of State's Office Voter Services 1.800.482.1127 (TDD 1.800.262.4704).
Contact your County Clerk if you have not received confirmation of a mailed application within two (2) weeks.
genealogy Marriage licenses are available from 1869 to present; probate records from 1869 to present; will records from 1869 to 1942.
Marriage Parties applying for
a marriage license must appear in person with valid photo identification. Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from the date of issue and, if not used, must be returned to the County Clerk's office. Failure to return an unused marriage license or to return a license to be recorded after you are married will result in a fine as referenced in the schedule of fees.
Copy of Marriage Licenses
To obtain a certified copy of a marriage license, you must send the name of the bride (including maiden name) and groom, approximate date of marriage, a self-addressed stamped envelope and the fee payable only by cash or money order (no checks) to the County Clerk's office
Marriage for Minors (under 18) Unless otherwise provided by law a person must be 18 years of age to obtain a marriage license.
1. If the female is under 18 years of age and pregnant the County Clerk may issue the marriage license after receiving “satisfactory evidence”
of parental consent and proof of pregnancy. Meaning that both parents have to be present and sign for the under age female unless:
a. the custodial parent of the person under the age of 18 if the parents are divorced and one parent has been awarded custody exclusive of the non-custodial parent;
b. or the custodial parent when the non-custodial parent has surrendered custody through abandonment or desertion;
c. or a court-appointed guardian
d. or one parent is deceased.
(Proof will need to be provided for any of the above scenarios, No Exceptions!)
A.C.A 9-11-103 as amended by Act 441 of 2007
2. In those instances where one or both of the parties wishing to marry are under 18 years of age and the female is pregnant a party who has not obtained
parental consent may petition the circuit court for consent to marry. The circuit court judge, after considering all evidence supplied by the parties, may issue an order directing the clerk
to issue a marriage license to the parties wishing to marry.
3. Males under the age of 18 shall be permitted to marry if the female is pregnant and proof of pregnancy is provided along with parental consent.
Probate
The County Clerk's office files Decedent Estates, Guardianships and Adoptions. Adoptions are closed to the public once they are sealed and they can only be opened with a Judges order.
Legal This office does not and cannot offer any legal advice. If you need legal advice, seek the assistance of an attorney, or consult our useful links page.
Election Schedule January 29, 2008- Early Voting begins for the Presidential Preference Election
February 05, 2008- Election Day for the Presidential Preference Election
May 05, 2008- Early Voting begins for the Primary Election May 20, 2008- Election Day for the Primary Election September 09, 2008- Early Voting for the School Election Sepember 16, 2008- Election Day for the School Election October 20, 2008- Early Voting begins for the General Election November 04, 2008- Election Day for the General Election
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