Arkansas Birth Records

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

How to Request Arkansas Birth Records

For persons who need Arkansas birth records, they can be requested from the Arkansas Department of Health. Arkansas birth records from 1914 and later are available, along with some previous records from Little Rock and Fort Smith.

How to Order Certificates

Arkansas birth records less than 100 years old are not considered public record and can only be accessed by certain individuals. Requests can be made in person at the Department of Health or by mail by downloading and completing the request form.

Restrictions to Accessing Birth Records

Because Arkansas birth records are not part of the public record, they can only be accessed by persons authorized to have that information. In order to access Arkansas birth records, you must be the person listed on the record, their representative, or be able to demonstrate a legal right to the record.