Arkansas divorce judgment apostille
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Planning to use your Arkansas divorce decree in another country? You’ll need an Arkansas apostille to certify it for international use. This official authentication ensures your divorce document is recognized in all member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention.
We take care of the full process for you—from reviewing your document to securing the apostille from the Arkansas Secretary of State. Whether you’re in Arkansas or applying from abroad, we make the apostille process simple and worry-free.
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Arkansas apostille requirements for divorce judgments
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas divorce record must be either a certified copy of the divorce judgment issued by the county where the divorce was finalized or a divorce certificate 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?
If you need a copy of the original divorce decree or judgment, contact the county clerk's office in the county where the divorce was finalized.
You can also obtain certified copies of divorce certificates from the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division: Order Divorce Records - Arkansas Department of Health.
Arkansas is a "closed record" state. That means that divorce records are not public records. The following individulas are eligible to get a certified copy of the divorce record:
- Individual age 16 and older (if named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the birth certificate)
- Children
- Grandchild
- Maternal grandparents
We can obtain a certified copy of the divorce certificate if you fill out the Authorization form and email it ot 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 divorce judgment or the divorce 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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