Arkansas Request for Veteran's Free Copy of Birth or Death Certificate (VR-40)
Official state formOther copy requestsForm VR-40Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Request for one free copy of an Arkansas birth or death certificate under Arkansas law 20-18-306. The free copy is provided to the Veteran's Administration to determine eligibility for benefits. It goes to Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records with a certificate application.
Who can use this form
- The veteran.
- The veteran's beneficiary.
- The veteran's representative. A funeral director may sign as the representative for family members.
- The signer certifies that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the office has not already provided a veteran's free copy of the requested certificate.
What to send with it
- This form, signed and dated, with the veteran's name and the type of certificate (birth or death) marked.
- A completed birth or death certificate application. The form says one must accompany it.
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- Free. The form covers one veteran's free copy of the certificate.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- R 8/11
- Source
- Official government page