Arkansas birth certificate apostille
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If you need to use an Arkansas birth certificate in another country, it must be authenticated with an Arkansas apostille. This apostille certifies the document for legal use in countries that recognize the Hague Apostille Convention. Once issued, the apostille makes your document valid for international use.
We’ll manage the entire process for you—quickly and accurately. Whether you’re located in Arkansas or elsewhere, we make obtaining an Arkansas apostille simple and stress-free.
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Arkansas apostille requirements for birth certificates
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas birth certificate needs to be a certified copy issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office.
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a document that is a vital record or a public record.
Where to get a certified copy eligible for an apostille?
To obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate, please contact Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records: Order Birth Records - Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that birth certificates are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the birth certificate:
- Individual age 16 and older (named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the certificate)
- Child
- Spouse
- Maternal grandparents
- Guardian (with proper legal documentation)
We can obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate if you fill out the Authorization form and email it to us along with a copy of your ID.
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arkansas apostille
Send the original birth certificate and the Order form by mail for an Arkansas apostille.
In the State of Arkansas, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Seal of the Secretary of State. Each apostille has the name of the country the document is intended for.
Arkansas apostille: $175
Processing time: app. 2 weeks + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
If you are sending your document(s) from a foreign country, please use FedEx, DHL, UPS or TNT, and email the tracking number so that we can watch for your package.
No hidden fees.
Our guarantee: If we are unable to get your documents apostilled or legalized, we will issue a 100% refund, we do not keep any service fees.
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