Arkansas Filing and E-Filing

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E-filing through eFlex is now available statewide in Arkansas circuit courts, which handle divorce and custody. Filing on paper with your circuit clerk is still allowed and is often simpler.

To e-file on your own you must first take a one hour online training, pay a one time 100 dollar account fee, and get your account approved, so many self-represented people just file on paper.

In Arkansas, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

Official Arkansas filing resources

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eFlex (Arkansas Judiciary eFiling) (Arkansas AOC): E-filing through eFlex is now available statewide in Arkansas circuit courts, which handle divorce and custody. Filing on paper with your circuit clerk is still allowed and is often simpler. https://efile.arcourts.gov/

Arkansas official filing information (Arkansas judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Arkansas and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://arcourts.gov/administration/acap/efile

Arkansas circuit clerks directory (Arkansas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/circuit-clerks

Arkansas family law forms (official index) (Arkansas judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Arkansas family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.arcourts.gov/forms-and-publications

Arkansas court self-help resources (Arkansas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Arkansas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.arlegalservices.org

Arkansas rules of procedure (Arkansas judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Arkansas. https://www.arcourts.gov/rules-and-administrative-orders

Official link data for Arkansas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. To e-file on your own you must first take a one hour online training, pay a one time 100 dollar account fee, and get your account approved, so many self-represented people just file on paper.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Arkansas?

Filing fees vary by county; typically $150-$200. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Arkansas?

Family cases in Arkansas are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Arkansas Circuit Courts have five subject divisions - your divorce or custody case is in the Domestic Relations division. Arkansas groups its 75 counties into judicial circuits. Your county sits inside one circuit; a circuit can cover several counties, and a busy county may have several judges.