Arkansas marriage certificate apostille
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Planning to use your Arkansas marriage certificate overseas? You'll need to obtain an Arkansas apostille to make the document legally valid in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Once your document is authenticated by the Arkansas Secretary of State, it becomes legally recognized abroad.
We take care of the entire apostille process on your behalf—no stress, no confusion. Whether you're in Arkansas or applying from another state or country, we make it fast and hassle-free.
Need help getting started? Contact us today for expert guidance and fast service.
Arkansas apostille requirements for marriage certificates
To be eligible for an apostille, an Arkansas marriage certificate must be a certified copy issued by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Vital Records office or by the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued.
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?
Arkansas marriage records are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division. You can request a copy of a marriage record online, by mail, or in person.
To obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate, contact Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records: Order Marriage 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 marriage certificate:
- Individual age 16 and older (named on the record)
- Mother
- Father (if named on the certificate)
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Maternal grandparents
We can obtain a certified copy of the marriage 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 marriage 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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