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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Arkansas Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • - U.S. issued Driver's License or Identification card
  • - U.S. Territories Driver's License or Identification card
  • - Tribal Identification Card that contains bearer's signature
  • - U.S Military Identification Card that contains bearer's signature [Note: some do not]
  • - Passport - U.S. or Foreign issued
  • - Visa - In a passport and the bearer's signature is on the passport not the Visa
  • - Resident Alien Card (Form I-551)
  • - Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
  • - Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A)
  • - Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688)

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 of the following:

  • - Employment Identification Card with photo, accompanied with paystub or W-2
  • - School, university, college identification card with photo, accompanied with a report card or other proof of current school enrollment
  • - Department of Corrections identification card, accompanied by probation documents or discharge papers
  • - Social Security/Medicare Card (must be signed)
  • - Pilot's License
  • - Car registration or title with current address
  • - U.S. Selective Service Card
  • - Voter's Registration Card
  • - Filed Federal tax form (with current address and signatures)
  • - Bank statement or utility bill (gas, water, electric, sewer, phone) with current address
  • - Court documents with current address

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and Proper Legal Documentation
Spouse Valid Photo Identification
Child Valid Photo Identification
Maternal Grandparent Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Spouse Valid Photo Identification
Child Valid Photo Identification
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification
Maternal Grandparent Valid Photo Identification
Informant listed on the death certificate as providing information Valid Photo Identification
Funeral Home Valid Photo Identification
Beneficiary Valid Photo Identification and Proper Documentation
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