The Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) is a short form issued by the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk in Little Rock, Arkansas. In it, a minister names the person he or she has directed to record the minister’s ministerial credentials with the Pulaski County Clerk. It serves ministers who need their credentials on record to perform wedding ceremonies in Arkansas but will not take them to the clerk’s office themselves. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the clerk’s office publishes the original PDF at the official link on this page.
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What is Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) – Pulaski County, AR?
The Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) is a Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk form in which a minister states they have directed a named person to record the minister’s ministerial credentials with the Pulaski County Clerk.
The form is a single statement with four blanks: the minister’s name, the name of the person directed to record the credentials, the minister’s signature and the date. It carries the clerk’s letterhead, 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, with the website WWW.PULASKICLERK.COM, telephone (501) 340-8500 and fax (501) 421-9229.
It belongs to the clerk’s minister credentials procedure. The clerk’s County Records page explains that to perform a wedding ceremony in Arkansas you must register your credentials in a County Clerk’s office within Arkansas. The same page lists three related items: this authorization signed by the minister, a separate Authorization to Record Minister’s Credentials (signed by designee), and a search of recorded ministers’ credentials.
The form does not itself record anything and does not replace the credentials. Recording requires a copy of your Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination and a filing fee, as described below. For a marriage license, the clerk directs people to the Marriage License page of its website.
Who needs to file Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) – Pulaski County, AR?
Ministers who must have their credentials recorded to perform wedding ceremonies in Arkansas, and who are sending another person to the Pulaski County Clerk to record them, complete and sign this form. The minister signs it, and the form names the person who has been directed to do the recording.
The clerk lists a second form, Authorization to Record Minister’s Credentials (signed by designee). Use the one signed by the minister when the minister is the signer; the clerk’s page does not describe when the designee’s version applies, so ask the clerk’s office at (501) 340-8500 if you are unsure which one you need.
The form is not a marriage license application and is not a proof of ordination. It does not replace the Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination, a copy of which the clerk requires to record credentials.
When to file Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) – Pulaski County, AR
Complete this form when you are ready to have your credentials recorded, which must happen before you perform a wedding ceremony in Arkansas. The clerk’s County Records page says that to perform a wedding ceremony in Arkansas you must register your credentials in a County Clerk’s office within Arkansas. Neither the form nor the page sets a separate deadline or renewal period for the authorization. Date the form on the day you sign it and bring it with your credential copy and the filing fee when the person you named goes to record the credentials.
Documents you need
- A copy of your Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination, which the clerk requires in order to record your credentials.
- Payment of the filing fee by credit card, money order, cash or check in person; a personal check or money order must show your full name, driver’s license number and phone number.
How to fill out Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) – Pulaski County, AR
Download the official PDF
Open the form from the clerk’s link on this page. It is a single statement beginning “I, ____, have directed ____ to record my ministerial credentials with the Pulaski County Clerk.”
Enter the minister’s name
In the first blank after “I,” write the full name of the minister whose credentials are being recorded.
Name the person you directed
In the second blank after “have directed,” write the full name of the person who will record your ministerial credentials with the Pulaski County Clerk.
Sign the form as the minister
Sign on the Signature line. The form is titled as signed by the minister, so the minister signs it, not the person named.
Date the signature
Enter the date you signed in the Date field, next to the signature.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check both names and the date, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Add a copy of your Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination and the filing fee as described under How to submit.
How to submit Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials (signed by the minister) – Pulaski County, AR
The authorization goes to the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk together with the credentials and the filing fee. The clerk’s page describes in-person payment; for any other way of delivering it, call the clerk at (501) 340-8500.
- In person: County Records, Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk, 401 West Markham St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. The form’s letterhead gives Suite 100, while the County Records page gives Suite 103; confirm the right office by phone.
- What to bring: the signed authorization, a copy of your Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination, and the filing fee.
- Fee: a filing fee applies and can be paid in person by credit card, money order, cash or check. The amount is on the clerk’s page and by phone. Put your full name, driver’s license number and phone number on any personal check or money order.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the form unsigned; the minister must sign it above the date line.
- Leaving the date blank or the second blank empty, so the form does not say who was directed to record the credentials.
- Bringing the authorization without a copy of your Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination, which the clerk requires to record credentials.
- Arriving without the filing fee; the clerk accepts credit card, money order, cash or check in person.
- Writing a personal check or money order without your full name, driver’s license number and phone number.
- Using this minister-signed form when the clerk’s other form, signed by the designee, is the one that applies to your situation.
- Planning to perform a wedding in Arkansas before the credentials are registered with a County Clerk’s office in the state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Authorization to Record the Minister’s Credentials?
It is a Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk form in which a minister states they have directed a named person to record the minister’s ministerial credentials with the Pulaski County Clerk. The minister signs and dates it.
Do I have to register my credentials to perform a wedding in Arkansas?
Yes. The Pulaski County Clerk’s page says that to perform a wedding ceremony in Arkansas you must register your credentials in a County Clerk’s office within Arkansas. Recording requires a copy of your credentials and a filing fee.
What do I need to bring to record minister credentials in Pulaski County?
Bring a copy of your Minister Certification or Minister License Record of Ordination and the filing fee. If someone else records the credentials for you, add this authorization, signed by the minister and naming that person.
Is there a fee to record minister credentials, and how do I pay?
Yes, a filing fee applies. You can pay in person by credit card, money order, cash or check. Write your full name, driver’s license number and phone number on any personal check or money order. Ask the clerk at (501) 340-8500 or check its page for the amount.
Who signs this form, the minister or the designee?
This version is signed by the minister. The clerk also lists a separate Authorization to Record Minister’s Credentials (signed by designee). If you are not sure which applies, call the clerk’s office at (501) 340-8500.
Can I fill out this authorization online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file or record it; you deliver it to the clerk’s office yourself.
Is this a Pulaski County property tax form?
No. It concerns minister credentials. For Pulaski County property tax matters, the County Clerk’s page says owners may appeal an assessment by filing a petition with the County Clerk’s Office by the second Monday in October each year.
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