Arkansas Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Arkansas birth records.

The search for birth records is most often undertaken on a state-by-state basis. If that's the case, you may find yourself searching for Arkansas birth certificates, which are, thankfully, easy to find.

In the State of Arkansas, birth records are under the control of the Vital Records Department of the Arkansas Department of Health. There are statewide birth records available that date back to 1914, with some records from the two most populous cities (Little Rock and Fort Smith) dating back all the way to 1881.

In most cases, birth records aren't considered public record unless they're more than 100 years old. However, records may still be ordered by family members and those who have a legal right, either through a mail-in request or over the internet. Arkansas Statute 20-18-305 governs these records, and anyone with further questions should seek out this statute for more details.

To receive a birth certificate fill out the Arkansas Birth Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

You may obtain Arkansas birth certificates dating back as far as 1941 for anyone born in Arkansas. There may also be some birth certificates available for those born in both Little Rock and Fort Smith, AR, for as far back as 1881. Arkansas birth certificates can be obtained by the person named and immediate family members, and by anyone else who may have a legal right to one. You can apply by email, mail, or over the Internet. The fee is $12.00, and is non-refundable. You may pay by check or money order when you apply. You must also provide necessary personal information, such as the name of the person the certificate is for, the parents' names including the mother's maiden name, and the reason you want the birth certificate. For more information visit: Arkansas Department of Health