ARKANSAS VITAL RECORDS
The Arkansas Division of Vital Records (Arkansas Vital Records) issues copies of Arkansas vital records including certified copies of Arkansas birth certificates, Arkansas death certificates, Arkansas marriage records and Arkansas divorce records for events that occurred within the State of Arkansas. You may order copies of Alabama vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.ARKANSAS BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Arkansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Arkansas birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Arkansas birth certificates for yourself or an immediate family member. If you are not a member of the certificate holder's immediate family, you must submit your order via facsimile, along with proof of entitlement, to 866.233.5182.
ARKANSAS DEATH CERTIFICATES
Arkansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Arkansas death certificates, that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, social security and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
To order copies of Arkansas death certificates, you must be a member of the decedent's immediate family (parent, spouse, adult child, grandparent). If you are not a member of the certificate holder's immediate family, you must submit your order via facsimile, along with proof of entitlement, to 866.233.5182.
ARKANSAS DIVORCE RECORDS
Arkansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Arkansas divorce records which are typically acceptable for proof of divorce or other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Arkansas divorce records for yourself or for an immediate family member (parent, spouse, adult child, grandparent). If you are not a member of the certificate holder's immediate family, you must submit your order via facsimile, along with proof of entitlement, to 866.233.5182.
ARKANSAS MARRIAGE RECORDS
Arkansas Vital Records issues certified copies of Arkansas marriage records which are typically acceptable for proof of marriage or other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Arkansas marriage records for yourself or for an immediate family member (parent, spouse, adult child, grandparent). If you are not a member of the certificate holder's immediate family, you must submit your order via facsimile, along with proof of entitlement, to 866.233.5182.
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BIRTH ORIGINALAn exact certified duplicate of the original microfiche record that can be used to obtain an apostille, authentication or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB Card). Records are available for events that occurred within the State of Arkansas from February 1, 1914 to present.
First Copy: 12.00
Additional Copies: 10.00
BIRTH CERTIFICATEA certified copy of a birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Arkansas from February 1, 1914 to present.
Important Note - There are a limited number of birth records for events that occurred starting in 1881 for Little Rock and Ft Smith. There are also a limited number of birth records for events that occurred before 2/1/1914 within the State of Arkansas. Please submit a written request directly to Arkansas Vital Records for these event dates.
First Copy: 12.00 Additional Copies: 10.00
DEATH
A certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Arkansas from February 1, 1914 to present. The only death records that are available prior to 2/1/1914 are for events that occurred in Little Rock from 1881 to present.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 8.00
DIVORCE
A certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of Arkansas from 1923 to present.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 10.00
MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the Certificate of Marriage. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for marriages that occurred within the State of Arkansas from 1917 to present.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 10.00
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 866.233.5182.
Birth Certificate Fax Application
Death Certificate Fax Application
Divorce Certificate Fax Application
Marriage Certificate Fax ApplicationOrder By Phone To place your order by phone, please call . Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
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