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Arkansas Vital Records Requirements

Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Arkansas — in one place.

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Arkansas · 104 offices

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$12 · 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)

Death Certificate

$10 · 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)

Marriage Certificate

$10 · 17-28 days (10-14 for processing and additional 7-14 for shipping)

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
Email
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

Application form (VR-7) ↗

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

Application form (VR-8) ↗

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

Application form (VR-10) ↗

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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
Link: State apostille page ↗
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.

Public records: Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.