How much is a death certificate in Arkansas?

$10 for the first certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, and $8 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders add a $5.00 processing fee and a $1.85 identity verification fee. The $10 fee is kept as a search fee if no record is found.

Who can order a death certificate in Arkansas?

The mother, father, child, spouse, grandchild, or maternal grandparent of the deceased, the informant, the funeral home, or a beneficiary with proper documentation.

How do I order a death certificate in Arkansas?

You can order online, by mail or in person. The state runs its own online ordering. A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a U.S. driver's license, state ID, or passport. Without one, two other documents that show your current address and signature are required.

Death certificates

Death certificates in Arkansas

In Arkansas, a certified copy of a death certificate costs $10 from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records. Each extra copy ordered at the same time costs $8. You can order online, by mail or in person. The funeral home can often order the first copies for you.

Last checked October 20, 2026 on the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records site. General information, not legal advice. Fees change, so confirm before you pay.

How to order in Arkansas

Ordering a certified copy of a death certificate in Arkansas
Office	Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records
First certified copy	$10
Each extra copy, same order	$8 Online orders add a $5.00 processing fee and a $1.85 identity verification fee. The $10 fee is kept as a search fee if no record is found.
Who can order	The mother, father, child, spouse, grandchild, or maternal grandparent of the deceased, the informant, the funeral home, or a beneficiary with proper documentation.
ID you need	A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a U.S. driver's license, state ID, or passport. Without one, two other documents that show your current address and signature are required.
Ways to order	Online, by mail or in person. Order online from the state At the state office in Little Rock, with same-day service for most complete requests received by 4 p.m. Local health units also offer vital records services. Phone orders are also accepted.
How long it takes	Online orders take 7 to 14 business days after approval, plus shipping. Mail orders take 10 to 14 days, plus mail time.

Do funeral homes order the first copies?

Often, yes. The funeral director files the death certificate with the state, so ordering copies at the same time is common. The FTC lists death certificates among the cash advance items a funeral home may buy for you and add to its bill. Ask what it charges per copy.

Funeral homes are on the office's list of eligible requesters.

For more copies later, order from the office above. How many copies do you need? Our calculator counts one for each bank, insurer and agency.

Questions people ask

How much is a death certificate in Arkansas?: $10 for the first certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, and $8 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders add a $5.00 processing fee and a $1.85 identity verification fee. The $10 fee is kept as a search fee if no record is found.
Who can order a death certificate in Arkansas?: The mother, father, child, spouse, grandchild, or maternal grandparent of the deceased, the informant, the funeral home, or a beneficiary with proper documentation.
How do I order a death certificate in Arkansas?: You can order online, by mail or in person. The state runs its own online ordering. A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a U.S. driver's license, state ID, or passport. Without one, two other documents that show your current address and signature are required.

Death certificates in Arkansas

How to order in Arkansas

Do funeral homes order the first copies?

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