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How to obtain vital documents in Arkansas

Certain documents in life are essential. Without these documents many other procedures cannot be accomplished such as getting a passport or a license. This document explains in detail how to get these vital documents in case the have been lost or stolen or how to get duplicate certified copies.

Event: Birth

Cost of copy:
$12.00

Address:
Vital Records
P.O. Box 1437 H44
Little Rock, AR 72203

Remarks: State office has records since February 1914 and some original Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881. Additional copies of the same birth record, when requested at the same time are $10.00 each.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Arkansas Department of Health. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (501) 661-2174. This will be a recorded message.
Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.healthyarkansas.com.

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Event: Death

Cost of copy:
$10.00

Address:
Vital Records
P.O. Box 1437 H44
Little Rock, AR 72203

Remarks: State office has records since February 1914 and some original Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881. Additional copies of death record, when requested at the same time, are $8.00 each.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Arkansas Department of Health.
To verify current fees, the telephone number is (501) 661-2174. This will be a recorded message.
Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.healthyarkansas.com.

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy:
$10.00

Address:
Vital Records
P.O. Box 1437 H44
Little Rock, AR 72203

Remarks: Coupons since
1917. Additional copies of the same marriage record, when requested at the same time, are $10.00 each.

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Event: Marriage (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Full certified copy may be obtained from County Clerk in county where license was issued.

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Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy:
$10.00

Address:
Vital Records
P.O. Box 1437 H44
Little Rock, AR 72203

Remarks: Coupons since 1923. Additional copies of the same divorce record, when requested at the
same time, are $10.00 each.

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Event: Divorce (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Full certified copy may be obtained from Circuit or Chancery Clerk in county where divorce was granted.

 

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