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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Arkansas Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

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Processing Times

Current processing time for Arkansas is 10-14 days. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.

Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
Processing time is determined by the Arkansas Department of Health, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification:

Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

U.S. issued Driver's License or Identification card
U.S. Territories Driver's License or Identification card
Tribal Identification Card that contains bearer's signature
U.S Military Identification Card that contains bearer's signature [Note: some do not]
Passport - U.S. or Foreign issued
Visa - In a passport and the bearer's signature is on the passport not the Visa
Resident Alien Card (Form I-551)
Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A)
Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688)

Acceptable Forms of ID

Employment Identification Card with photo, accompanied with paystub or W-2
School, university, college identification card with photo, accompanied with a report card or other proof of current school enrollment
Department of Corrections identification card, accompanied by probation documents or discharge papers
Social Security/Medicare Card (must be signed)
Pilot's License
Car registration or title with current address
U.S. Selective Service Card
Voter's Registration Card
Filed Federal tax form (with current address and signatures)
Bank statement or utility bill (gas, water, electric, sewer, phone) with current address
Court documents with current address

Additional ID options may be available depending on the state. Requirements are shown during the ordering process.

Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification and Proper Legal Documentation
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification
Child	Valid Photo Identification
Maternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification

Who Can Order a Death Certificate?

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification
Child	Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification
Maternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification
Informant listed on the death certificate as providing information	Valid Photo Identification
Funeral Home	Valid Photo Identification
Beneficiary	Valid Photo Identification and Proper Documentation

Have Questions About Your Arkansas Order?

Our team is available to help with any questions about ordering your Arkansas vital records.

1-800-324-6380 (Option 1) | orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com

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