Arkansas vital records are available through the state vital statistics office, including birth and death records from 1914 to the present, as well as marriage records from 1917 to the present and divorce records from 1923 to the present.  Records prior to these years may be available through city clerk offices.

Ashley County, Arkansas Marriages and Divorces - Ashley County Marriage Records from 1850-1879 and Divorce Records from 1923-1924.

Baxter County, Arkansas, Historical and Genealogical Society - View information about the society's collections and genealogical books and materials.

Arkansas Vital Records Information
(How to contact the Vital Records Department of Arkansas)
Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Remarks: State office has had 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 $1.00 each.

Check or money order should be made payable to Arkansas Department of Health. Personal checks are accepted. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (501) 661-2336. This will be a recorded message.

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Event: Death

Cost of copy: $4.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Remarks: State office has had 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 $1.00 each.

Check or money order should be made payable to Arkansas Department of Health. Personal checks are accepted. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (501) 661-2336. This will be a recorded message.

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Remarks: Coupons since 1917.

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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: $5.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Remarks: Coupons since 1923.

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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.