Arkansas releases three forms of birth records: an actual copy of the original birth certificate, a certification copy and a plastic, wallet-size birth card.

Arkansas law does not allow public access to birth records if the records are less than 100 years old. The law allows release to authorized persons such as those who are related to the registrant or release to the registrant�s designated representatives. They will also release birth records to academic research groups, and to people who can prove a right to the birth record.

How to Obtain a Birth Record

In order to obtain a birth record, you must be an authorized person or entity and fill out the application located here:

http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/word/_vr-7_birth_certificate_application_july.doc

In addition, you must pay the appropriate fees in the form of a check or money order made payable to: Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Be sure to include the following information with the application:

• The full name of the person on the birth certificate
• Date of birth
• City or town and county of birth
• Father�s full name
• Mother�s full name including her maiden name
• Your relationship to the person named on the certificate
• Your reason for requesting the certificate

Mail to:

Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Health

Vital Records

P.O. Box 8184

Little Rock, AR 72203-8184

Fees

Birth records cost $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy so long as it is ordered of the same record, at the same time. The $12 fee is non-refundable and is kept as a searching fee if no record is found or no copy is made. You can request a refund for any amount paid over the $12.00 search fee. If you�ve used the express credit card service, the expedite fee is also non-refundable.

Expedited Orders

Call (866) 209-9482 or (866) 300-8534 to obtain an expedited copy of a birth certificate. Expect to pay an expedite fee in addition to the cost for the certificate. Both the expedite fee and search fee are non-refundable regardless if the record is found. The certificate can be sent overnight by Federal Express but you will incur an additional shipping fee.

Amending a Birth Certificate

Arkansas Vital Records is able to create delayed certificates and to make a variety of amendments to records without a court order. Examples of some of these are:

• Delayed birth certificates
• Correcting minor errors
• First and middle name changes (however some cases require a court order)
• Date (however some cases require a court order)
• Using a Paternity Affidavit to add a natural father (if a father is not already listed)
• Legitimization which is adding the natural father marriage

Each action requires specific procedure, which is mandated by law. Because there are so many different types of actions it is best to contact the Vital Records office by sending a copy of the record or providing them with enough information to locate the record or evaluate the request.

If a change is needed, inform them which information is incorrect and what the correct information should be. The office personnel will then send specific instructions. Be specific and thorough and mail your request to:

Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Health

Vital Records

P.O. Box 8184

Arkansas: ~ http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html

Arkansas County Clerks
Stuttgart, AR
870 -673 -7311

Ashley County Clerk
Hamburg, AR
870 -853 -2020

Baxter County Clerk
Mountain Home, AR
870 -425 -3475

Benton County Clerk
Bentonville, AR
501 -271 -1013

Boone County Clerk
Harrison, AR
870 -741 -8428

Bradley County Clerk
Warren, AR
870 -226 -3464

Calhoun County Clerk
So - Hampton, AR
870 -798 -2517

Carroll County Clerk
Berryville, AR
870 -423 -2022

Cleburne County Clerk
Heber Springs, AR
870 -246 -4491

Clark County Clerk
Arkadelphia, AR
870 -246 -4491

Clay County Circuit Clerk
Piggott, AR 72454
870 -598 -2813

Clay County Circuit Court
Corning, AR
870 -857 -3480

Conway County Clerk
Morrilton, AR
501 -354 -9621

Craighead E - County Clerk
Lake City, AR
870 -237 -4342

Craighead W - County Clerk
Jonesboro, AR
870 -933 -4530

Crawford County Clerk
Van Buren, AR
501 -474 -1312

Crittenden County Clerk
Marion, AR
870 -739 -4434

Cross County Clerk
Wynne, AR
870 -238 -5735

Dallas County Clerk
Fordyce, AR
870 -352 -2307

Desha Circuit Clerk
Arkansas City, AR
870 -877 -2323

Drew County Clerk
Monticello, AR
870 -460 -6250

Faulkner County Clerk
Conway, AR
501 -450 -4910

Franking County Clerk
Charleston, AR
501 -965 -2129

Franklin County Clerk
Ozark, AR
501 -667 -3607

Fulton County Clerk
Salem, AR
870 -895 -3310

Garland County Clerk
Hot Springs, AR
501 -622 -3610

Grant County Clerk
Sheridan, AR
870 -942 -2631

Green County Clerk
Paragould, AR
870 -239 -6311

Hempstead County Clerk
Hope, AR
870 -777 -2241

Hot Spring Recorder Of Deeds
Malvern, AR
501 -332 -2291

Independence County Clerk
Batesville, AR
870 -793 -8828

Izard County Clerk
Melbourne, AR
870 -368 -4316

Jackson County Clerk
Newport, AR
870 -523 -7420

Jefferson County Clerk
Pine Bluff, AR
501 -541 -5322

Johnson County Clerk
Clarksville, AR
501 -754 -3967

Lafayette County Clerk
Lewisville, AR
870 -921 -4633

Lawrence County Clerk
Walnut Ridge, AR
870 -886 -1111

Lee County Circuit Court
Mariana, AR
870 -295 -7715

Lincoln County Circuit Clerk
Star City, AR
870 -628 -5114

Logan County Circuit Clerk
Paris, AR
501 -963 -2618

Lonoke County Clerk
Lonoke, AR
501 -676 -2368

Madison Circuit Clerk
Huntsville, AR
501 -738 -2747

Marion County Clerk
Yellville, AR
870 -449 -6226

Miller County Circuit Clerk
Texarkana, AR
870 -774 -4501

Mississippi County Circuit Clerk
Blytheville, AR
870 -762 -2411

Monroe County Circuit Court
Clarendon, AR
870 -747 -3632

Montgomery County Clerk
Mount Ida, AR
870 -867 -3521

Nevada Circuit Clerk
Prescott, AR
870 -887 -2710

Newton Circuit Clerk
Jasper, AR
870 -446 -5125

Ouachita County Clerk
Camden, AR
870 -837 -2220

Perry County Clerk
Perryville, AR
501 -889 -5126

Phillips County Circuit Clerk
Helena, AR
870 -338 -5505

Poinsett County Clerk
Harrisburg, AR
870 -578 -4410

Polk Clerk Of The Circuit Court
Mena, AR
501 -394 -8123

Pope County Circuit Clerk
Russellville, AR
501 -968 -6064

Prairie County Clerk
DeValls Bluff, AR
870 -998 -2314

Pulaski Circuit Clerk
Little Rock, AR
501 -372 -8433

Saline County Circuit Clerk
Benton, AR
501 -303 -5630

Scott Circuit Clerk
Waldron, AR
501 -637 -2642

Searcy County Clerk
Marshall, AR
870 -448 -3807


Sebastian County Clerk
Fort Smith, AR
501 -782 -5065

Sebastian County Clerk
Greenwood, AR
501 -996 -4195

Sharp County Clerk
Ash Flat, AR
870 -994 -7361

St Francis County Clerk
Forrest City, AR
870 -261 -1725

Stone County Clerk
Mountain View, AR
501 -269 -3271

Union County Clerk
El Dorado, AR
870 -864 -1950

Van Buren County Clerk
Clinton, AR
501 -745 -4140

Washington County Clerk
Fayetteville, AR
501 -444 -1711

White County Clerk
Searcy, AR
501 -279 -6203

Woodruff County Clerk
Augusta, AR
870 -347 -2871

Yell County Clerk
Dardanelle, AR
501 -229 -4404

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