Arkansas § 9-11-701 - Persons acting for clerk.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-701 — Persons acting for clerk., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-11-701. Persons acting for clerk.
The acts and deeds of all persons acting for and in behalf of any county clerk in this state in the issuance of marriage licenses prior to January 26, 1945, whether the person was a duly and legally appointed deputy of the county clerk or not, are declared to be as legal and valid as if the licenses had been issued by the county clerk in person. All marriages solemnized in this state prior to January 26, 1945, pursuant to a marriage license issued by a person other than the county clerk of the county wherein the license was issued or by the legally appointed deputy of the county clerk are declared to be valid. All the marriages shall be as binding and effectual as if the licenses had been issued by the county clerk of the county in person.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-11-701
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-701 cover?
Section 9-11-701 ("Persons acting for clerk.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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