State vital records · ADH Vital Records
Arkansas Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Arkansas — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Arkansas · 104 offices
- 104
- Offices listed
- 77
- Counties covered
- $12.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 10–14 days
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Arkansas Department of Health - Vital Records Office (ADH Vital Records)
- Address
- 4815 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205
- Mailing
- Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records, Slot 44 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205
- Phone
- (866) 209-9482
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Arkansas Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $12
- Additional copy
- $10
- Rush fee
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Processing time
- 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
- Rush processing
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
Who can request
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Legal Guardian
- Maternal Grandparents
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Full Name at Birth
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Passport
- Resident Alien Card (Form I-551)
- Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688)
- Tribal ID
- US Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A)
- US Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
- US Territories Driver's License
- US Visa
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Car Title with current address
- Car registration
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Department of Corrections ID
- Employment Identification Card with photo and paystub or W-2
- Filed Federal Tax Form
- Medicare Card
- Pilot's License
- School ID with report card or proof of enrollment
- Social Security Card
- US Selective Service Card
- Utility Bill
- Voter Registration Card
Arkansas Death Certificate
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $8
- Rush fee
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Processing time
- 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
- Rush processing
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Beneficiary
- Children
- Funeral Director
- Grandchildren
- Informant listed on death certificate
- Maternal Grandparents
- Parents
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Address
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- Place of Residence
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Out-of-State Driver's License
- Passport
- State Driver's License
- Temporary Resident Card
- Tribal ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- US Territories Driver's License
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Filed Federal Tax Form
- Medicare Card
- Pilot's License
- Social Security Card
- US Selective Service Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
Arkansas Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $10
- Rush fee
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Processing time
- 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
- Rush processing
- Not specified (They state “Multiple expedited shipping options are available” but provide no information about fees or processing times)
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Maternal Grandparents
- Parents
- Person on Record
Required information
- Bride Name
- County Where License Was Issued
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Phone Number
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Out-of-State Driver's License
- Passport
- State Driver's License
- Temporary Resident Card
- Tribal ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- US Territories Driver's License
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Filed Federal Tax Form
- Medicare Card
- Pilot's License
- Social Security Card
- US Selective Service Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
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All counties (77)
- Arkansas County1
- Ashley County2
- Batesville County1
- Baxter County1
- Benton County2
- Boone County2
- Bradley County2
- Calhoun County2
- Carroll County2
- Chicot County1
- Clark County2
- Clay County2
- Cleburne County1
- Cleveland County1
- Columbia County2
- Conway County2
- Craighead County3
- Crawford County1
- Crittenden County2
- Cross County2
- Dallas County1
- Desha County1
- Drew County1
- Faulkner County2
- Franklin County1
- Fulton County1
- Garland County3
- Grant County2
- Greene County2
- Hempstead County1
- Hot Spring County1
- Howard County1
- Independence County1
- Izard County1
- Jackson County1
- Jefferson County2
- Johnson County1
- Lafayette County1
- Lawrence County1
- Lee County1
- Lincoln County1
- Little River County1
- Little Rock County1
- Logan County1
- Lonoke County2
- Madison County2
- Marion County1
- Miller County2
- Mississippi County1
- Monroe County1
- Montgomery County1
- Nevada County1
- Newton County1
- Ouachita County1
- Perry County1
- Phillips County1
- Pike County1
- Poinsett County1
- Polk County1
- Pope County2
- Prairie County1
- Pulaski County6
- Randolph County1
- Saline County3
- Scott County1
- Searcy County1
- Sebastian County3
- Sevier County2
- Sharp County1
- St. Francis County1
- Stone County1
- Union County2
- Van Buren County1
- Washington County2
- White County1
- Woodruff County1
- Yell County1
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Arkansas Secretary of State
- Phone
- ?
- Mailing
- Arkansas Secretary of State 1401 W. Capitol, Suite 250 Little Rock, AR 72201
- Walk-in
- n, 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 250, Little Rock
- Details
- Documents must be properly notarized by an Arkansas Notary Public or must bear the seal and signature of an Arkansas elected official. If notarized, the documents must contain an acknowledgement statement for every signature on each document. Documents should be originals, certified copies or true and perfect copies, authenticated by the notary. A notary may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
Arkansas vital records FAQs
How much does a Arkansas birth certificate cost?
The fee is $12.
How long does a Arkansas birth certificate take?
17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
How much does a Arkansas death certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Arkansas death certificate take?
17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
How much does a Arkansas marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Arkansas marriage certificate take?
17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)
Where do I get a birth certificate in Arkansas?
Arkansas birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 104 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Arkansas birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.