Arkansas Death Records

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

How to Obtain Arkansas Death Records

Arkansas death records can be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Health. Record younger than 50 years of age are not considered part of the public record and can only be accessed by certain parties. The Department of Health has records dating back as far as 1914, with some earlier records from Little Rock and Fort Smith also available.

How to Order Certificates

To order Arkansas death records, you will need to download the application online, complete, and return to the Department of Health along with the applicable processing fees.

Restrictions to Accessing Death Records

Arkansas death records less than 50 years old are not part of the public record and can only be accessed to direct relatives of the deceased, their legal representatives, and those able to demonstrate a legal right to the record. Death records older than 50 years can be accessed by the public with the appropriate fees.