Short answer. The Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail, in person and online. The office aims to process requests within 24 to 48 hours of receipt.
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division Official page
- Fee
- $10 per apostille; $5 per certification (non-Hague countries). No additional fee to expedite.
- How to submit
- By mail or in person, and a request can be prepared online.
- Processing time
- The office aims to process requests within 24 to 48 hours of receipt.
- Request form
- Apostille/Certification Request form Open it
- Mailing address
- Business & Commercial Services Division, 1401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 250, Little Rock, AR 72201
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- A certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health's Vital Records office.
- Notarized documents
- Properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
A notary public may not certify a photocopy of a vital record or public record. The office has an online tool to verify an apostille.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Apostille / Certification, Arkansas Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
- Apostille brochure (2025), Arkansas Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division. $10 per apostille; $5 per certification (non-Hague countries).
How do I apostille a Arkansas birth or marriage certificate?
A certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health's Vital Records office.
Can a notarized document from Arkansas be apostilled directly?
Properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public.
How long does an apostille take in Arkansas?
The office aims to process requests within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Arkansas apostille in person or online?
By mail or in person, and a request can be prepared online.
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