Records of divorce in White County, Arkansas, are available through several channels. WhiteCourt.us allows you to begin searching for publicly available divorce information in the county. Additionally, court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office of White County, and divorce certificates can be ordered through the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH Vital Records). The County Clerk also maintains some of the county's records. Online case searches are available through the Search ARCourts portal.
White Divorce Records Search
In White County, divorce cases are handled by the Circuit Court — the general jurisdiction court of Arkansas. All decisions, orders, and related documents are stored by the Circuit Clerk's office of the county. The collection includes:
- Divorce decrees
- Settlement agreements
- Custody orders
- Related court filings — motions, responses, restraining orders
Divorce certificates — a separate, abbreviated document — are issued by the Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. This is not the same as a full court decree.
The main office for obtaining divorce court records:
White County Circuit Clerk
Through Search ARCourts, case information can be found online — case number, dates, party names. Some documents in divorce cases may be restricted from public view according to Arkansas law.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in White
The structure for storing divorce records in Arkansas is divided between two levels — the county court and the state.
Circuit Court — Full Court Records
Divorce cases are filed and heard in the White County Circuit Court. Once a decree is issued by a judge, it is recorded in the Circuit Clerk's office. This is where the full court file is kept: the complaint, response, parties' agreements, court decree, custody and support orders.
If you need a certified copy of a court decree, this is where to go.
Arkansas Department of Health — Divorce Certificates
ADH Vital Records maintains a registry of divorce certificates starting from 1923. The certificate contains basic information: the parties' names, date, and county of divorce. It does not contain the full text of the court decree.
In short — where to go depending on your needs:
- Full court decree, agreements, custody orders → White County Circuit Clerk
- Divorce certificate (abbreviated document) → ADH Vital Records
- Online case information search → Search ARCourts
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in White
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (ADH Vital Records) | $10.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional certificate copy (in one order) | $10.00 each | |
| Certified copy of court decree (Circuit Clerk) | Depends on the number of pages; inquire at the office | Usually during visit or within a few business days |
| ADH database search (if exact date unknown) | $10.00 | Included in order processing time |