Birth Certificate 

Fee: $12.00
Minimum Age: None

Ways to Apply:

  • By Mail: Send application, along with fee (check or money order made out to Arkansas Department of Health; NO cash), and copy of acceptable ID

Arkansas Department of Health

Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205

  • Call: 866-209-9482
  • Visit the office: 4815 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Visit www.vitalcheck.com and order online 

Acceptable form of ID:

  • Primary document: Only 1 is required
    • United States issued Driver’s License or Identification card
    • United States Territories Driver’s License or Identification Card
    • Tribal Identification Card that contains the bearer’s signature
    • U.S. Military Identification Card that contains bearer’s signature [Note: some do not]
    • Passport-United States or Foreign issued
    • Visa –In a passport and the bearer’s signature is on the passport, not the Visa
    • Resident Alien Card (Form I-551)
    • Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
    • Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A)
    • Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688)
  • Secondary document: 2 are required only if a person has NO primary document
    • Employment Identification Card with photo, accompanied with paystub or W-2
    • School, university, college identification card with photo, accompanied with a report card or other proof of current school enrollment
    • Department of Corrections identification card, accompanied by probation documents or discharge papers
    • Social Security/Medicare Card (must be signed)
    • Pilot’s License
    • Car registration or title with current address
    • U.S. Selective Service Card
    • Voter’s Registration Card
    • Filed Federal tax form (with current address and signatures)
    • Bank statement or utility bill (gas, water, electric, sewer, phone) with current address
    • Court documents with current address

Drivers License

Instruction Permit: 14-16 years old | $40 ($2 credit card fee)
Intermediate Driver’s License: For the first six months after you obtain your intermediate license (if it’s your first licensure) or until you turn 18, whichever comes first
Cost: Standard: $40 ($2 credit card fee)
Where: County locations can be found here

Required Documentation: 

  • Proof of Identity: Only 1 is required
    • Current DL/ID
    • School Identification Card
    • Court Order
    • Tax Return dated within 1 year
    • Marriage Certificate or License
    • Military ID/ Military Dependent
    • Armed Forces Discharge Papers (DD214, DD2,
    • DD257, NGB Form 22, Veteran ID )
    • Certified School Record or Transcript/HomeSchool Notice of Intent Form
    • Prison Release Document, Sentencing Order or Booking Order with Photo
    • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card 
    • Parent Affidavit (Parent/guardian must appear and prove their identity regarding minor’s identity)
    • Pilot’s License
    • Federal or State Government issued ID
    • Pension or Retirement Statement
    • Hunting/Fishing License
    • Arkansas Title or Vehicle Registration
    • Concealed Handgun License
  • Social Security number: Only 1 is required
    • Social Security Card
    • W-2 Tax Form
    • 1099 Tax Form
    • Pay Stub with Name and Full SSN  
    • DD214
  • Proof of Legal Presence in the US
    • For a US citizen: only 1 is required
      • U.S. Passport/U.S. Passport Card
      • U.S. Birth Certificate
      • Certificate of Birth Abroad
      • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
    • For a non-US citizen: only 1 is required
      • Foreign Passport with Valid U.S. VISA and I-94 
      • Valid Permanent Resident/ Resident Alien Card-I-551 
      • Valid Employment Authorization- I-766
  • Proof of AR residency (required for a REAL ID): Must bring 2 dated within 6 months unless otherwise specified 
    • Utility Bill- Gas, Water, or Electric
    • Current Lease, Rental Agreement, or Mortgage Statement Bank Statement
    • Telephone, Cable, or Internet Bill
    • Current Health, Automobile, or Homeowners Insurance State or Federal tax return that is less than 1 year old
    • Voter Registration that is less than four years old 
    • Personal Property Tax Receipt or Assessment
    • Payslip or salary statement with employer name
    • Tuition invoice/official mail from college or university/School record or transcript
    • Homeless shelter agreement
    • Medical or dental bill
    • On a formal letterhead, a letter from a bank manager, medical practitioner, accountant, attorney or employer on company letterhead that states that he or she has known the applicant for three (3) years and that confirms the applicant’s physical residential address

Non-Driver Identification Card

Minimum age: 5 years old
Cost: Standard: $5 | Real ID: $5
Where: Local State Revenue Office

Required Documents:

  • Primary Document: Only 1 is required
    • U.S. Certificate of Birth/ Birth Abroad
    • U.S. Passport/ Passport Card
    • Photo Documentation from DHS
    • U.S. Visa with valid foreign passport
    • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, or Resident Alien Card
  • Secondary Documents:
    • Work or school ID (with photo)
    • Certified school record/transcript 
    • Health insurance card
    • Vehicle registration or title
    • Parent affidavit (parent/guardian must appear in person)
    • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/ Indian Treaty Card
    • Military dependent ID with photo
    • Court order (sealed)
  • Proof of Social Security card:
    • Original Social Security card
    • Medicare/Medicaid ID card