How Many Death Certificates Do I Need in Arkansas?
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Death certificate requirements and fees vary by state and are subject to change. This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available data. Contact your state vital records office for current pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Arkansas, the first death certificate costs $10. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $8 each. It's more cost-effective to order all needed copies at once.
Death certificates in Arkansas can be ordered from the Arkansas Department of Health - Vital Records. Online ordering is available.
Standard processing in Arkansas takes 10-14 days for mail orders.
In Arkansas, death certificates can be requested by: Immediate family, Legal representative, Person with direct interest. You'll need to provide Valid photo ID and Proof of relationship or legal interest.
The Arkansas Department of Health - Vital Records has death records from 1914 to present. Records become public after 50 years.
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