Jackson County, Arkansas Birth Records

 

Jackson County had a total of 182 births in 2009; this is a decrease by 40 from the year previous, as you can see here: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/healthStatistics/Documents/birthdata/BULLC34.PDF.

 

Birth Record Limitations

 

In Arkansas, only the person on the record, immediate family or the designated attorney handling legal matters can view the birth records in the first 100 years after creation. Then it becomes a matter of public record.

 

Birth Record Requirements

 

Birth records are only released if you fill out this form and include the following information:

http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/certificatesVitalRecords/Documents/vr-7_birth_certificate_application.pdf, with the full name of the person on the birth certificate (including maiden name), date of birth, city or town and county of birth, father’s and mother’s full names (including the mother’s maiden name), your relationship to the person on the birth record and the reason you’re requesting a birth record. In addition to making sure you are allowed access, the clerks also need to make sure that they are pulling the right record from their files.  

 

Birth Record Fees

 

Birth records are $12 for the first copy (non-refundable) and $10 for each additional copy that you request at that time. Enclose a check or money order made out to the Arkansas Department of Health.

 

Ordering a Birth Record

 

You may order a birth record one of three ways: through the state’s health department, through the county health unit, and online at one of two websites. All will yield the same result.

 

State Requests

 

For all state requests, send them to: The Arkansas Department of Health, 4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205. Call the office with any questions at (501) 661-2336.

 

County Requests

 

You may also place a request in person at:

 

Jackson County Health Unit – Newport

1505 N. Pecan
Newport, AR 72112

Phone number: (870) 523-8968

Fax number: (870) 523-9551

Administrator: Anissa Foushee

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website with map: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/localPublicHealthOffices/Pages/huDetails.aspx?show=Jackson County Health Unit - Newport

Online Requests

Go online to: http://www.vitalchek.com/ or www.ExpressVitalRecords.com to place your request.