What does a certified death certificate usually cost in Arkansas?

$10 first copy, $8 each additional. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in Arkansas?

Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records. Search fees are kept even if no record is found. Know the year of death. Official office: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/.

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Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records

Usual fee: $10 first copy, $8 each additional
How to order: State or VitalChek

Official office Online vendor

The online vendor is VitalChek, used by many agencies. You pay the state fee plus their convenience and shipping. This desk does not take a cut.

Who may request

Eligible next of kin or a legal representative. The state publishes an eligibility list.

Timing

Online orders through the state vendor are faster than mail.

Notes from the desk

Search fees are kept even if no record is found. Know the year of death.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026

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