Benton County Marriage Licenses Issued Aug. 1-7
Recently, the Benton County Clerk’s Office processed and issued several marriage licenses between August 1 and 7. These applications mark the beginning of a new journey for couples from diverse backgrounds.
Notable couples who obtained their licenses during this period include individuals from Benton, Louisiana, such as William Kyle Holloway, 34, and Sarah Emmalee Johnson, 29. Another couple, Andrew Scott Staggs, 33, of Waldo, Arkansas, and Brianna Marie Compton, 26, of Waldo, will also be embarking on their married life.
In addition, licenses were granted to Kalon Rondez Noble, 25, of Magnolia, and Ashanti Janel Harvey-Franks, 27, of Magnolia. Similarly, licenses were issued to couples like Hunter Allen O’Dell, 21, of Waldo, and Shelby Lynn Stephens, 21, of Waldo. Carter Andrew Ray, 23, of Magnolia, and Katelyn Leigh Wiley, 22, of Quitman, Louisiana, also obtained their marriage licenses during this timeframe.
Other couples who recorded their licenses include Hunter Givens McLaughlin, 23, of Magnolia, and Hannah Grace Phillips, 20, of De Queen. Charles Dale Cannon, 22, of Taylor, and Madyson Paige Dooly, 24, of Minden, Louisiana, are also among those who recently obtained their licenses.
It is essential for those applying for marriage licenses to understand and fulfill the associated legal requirements. These include the three-day waiting period, which can be waived for an additional fee, and the prohibition on first cousins obtaining a marriage license.
Both parties must be at least 18 years old to apply, and a legal guardian’s presence is required if one party is 17. Moreover, marriage and domestic partnership records cannot be amended to reflect legal name or sex changes issued at a later date.
These licenses highlight the significance of Benton County in providing a platform for couples to begin their married lives.
