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How to Find United States Deaths Arkansas Deaths

Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are also available from the state. Public access to death records from Arkansas is restricted to deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago.

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Deaths before 1914
Arkansas statewide registration of deaths began in 1914. Some Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 are also available from the state.

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

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STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
PART A: You know the exact date of death 

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death: For a fee, the Alabama Department of Health office will conduct a search.

Individual counties will also search their records for deaths that occurred in their municipality.

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information. Return to top: Choose another death year

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