Arkansas Birth Certificate Application (Form VR-7) (VR-7)
Official state formForm VR-7Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form VR-7 is used to request a certified copy of an Arkansas birth certificate from the Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Mail it with a copy of your photo ID and payment.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record, if 16 or older
- A parent
- A spouse, child or grandchild
- A guardian with proper documentation
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order payable to Arkansas Department of Health (no cash)
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W. Markham St., Slot 44 Little Rock, AR 72205
- State fee
- $12 for the first copy, $10 for each additional copy
- Typical processing
- About 7 to 14 days by mail
- Source
- Official government page