Arkansas death certificate apostille
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If you need to present an Arkansas death certificate abroad—for legal, estate, or family matters—you’ll need to have it authenticated with an Arkansas apostille. This certification ensures that your document is legally recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
We handle the entire apostille process for you from start to finish—accurately and without delays. Whether you're located in Arkansas or applying from out of state or overseas, we simplify the process and keep it stress-free.
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Arkansas apostille requirements for death certificates
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas death 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 death certificate, please contact Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records: Order Death Records - Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that death certificates are not public records. the following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the death certificate:
- Mother
- Father (if named on the birth certificate)
- Child
- Spouse
- Grandchild
- Maternal grandparents
- Informant
- Funerla home
- Beneficiary (with proper documentation)
If you have a certified copy, email it for a free document evaluation.
Get an Arkansas apostille
Send the original death 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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