Arkansas Document Translation Services

Apostille Authentications provides certified document translation for people and businesses in Arkansas, from $65 per page, with most translations ready in 1 to 2 business days. We work remotely from our office in Lake Oswego, Oregon, near Portland: you upload your document through the quote form and receive the translation electronically or by mail. Each translation comes with a signed certificate of accuracy. This page also sets out what Arkansas agencies publish about translations, vital records and apostilles.

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What Arkansas agencies say about translated documents

Several Arkansas and federal sources set out a rule on foreign-language paperwork. These are the ones most relevant to a translation order.

USCIS filings. Federal regulation 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) says any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS must come with a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate, along with the translator’s certification of competence to translate from that language into English.
Secretary of State. The Arkansas Secretary of State’s apostille brochure says an English translation of the entire document must accompany a document submitted in a foreign language, and that the translator’s signature must be notarized with a completed acknowledgment.
State courts. The Office of Court Interpreter Services at the Administrative Office of the Courts does not translate evidentiary material. It gives parties a list of freelance certified interpreters they can hire, and helps courts translate non-evidentiary court forms only.
Universities. Policies differ by school. UA Little Rock asks for English translations and an evaluation by a NACES member service, and the UAMS Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation when a transcript is not in English and not on a 4.0 scale.

How the Arkansas apostille process works

The Secretary of State describes itself as the only Arkansas official that may issue apostilles and certifications. An apostille is for a country that belongs to the Hague Convention, and a certification is used in its place for a country that does not.

Fee	$10 per apostille, $5 per certification
Request form	Apostille/Certificate of Authentication Request Form
Payment listed on the form	Check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank, or Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover with a 4% convenience fee
Stated processing goal	Within 24 to 48 hours of receipt, with no expedite fee offered
Little Rock office	Business and Commercial Services, Victory Building, 1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 250, Little Rock, AR 72201
Fayetteville office	300 North College, Suite 201F, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone	501-682-3409 or 888-233-0325
Delivery	By mail or in person, with a pickup option on the form

Which documents the Secretary of State will authenticate

According to the brochure, a document must be properly notarized by an Arkansas notary public or bear the seal and signature of an Arkansas elected official, and must carry an acknowledgment statement for every signature. Originals, certified copies and authenticated true copies are accepted.

Vital records. A notary may not certify a photocopy of a vital record or public record. Send an original or a certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Clerk documents. Papers bearing the seal of an elected official, such as marriage licenses, divorce decrees and judgments, go to the Elections Division at the State Capitol.
School records. Diplomas and school transcripts go to the Business and Commercial Services Division.
Federal documents. Documents issued by the U.S. Department of State cannot be apostilled or certified by Arkansas.

Where certified Arkansas vital records come from

The Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office issues birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Its state marriage records start with the year 1917. The department says it is expanding vital records services across county health units and publishes each unit’s current services on its health units page.

Walk-in address	4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Walk-in hours	Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; same-day birth certificate service is available if you arrive by 4 p.m.
Mail	Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Birth certificate	$12 first copy, $10 each additional copy in the same order
Marriage record	$10 per copy
Online orders	Add a $5.00 processing fee and a $1.85 identity verification fee
Phone orders	(866) 209-9482

Arkansas notaries, translations and the 'notario' rule

The Secretary of State’s notary FAQ says an Arkansas notary may notarize a document written in a foreign language, but the acknowledgment statement must be in English. It includes a translator affidavit template, under which the notary takes the translator’s sworn statement and does not vouch for the translation itself. The same FAQ says Arkansas law does not allow notaries to make and certify copies of birth certificates or other vital records.

Arkansas Code 4-109-103 covers notaries who advertise with the terms ‘notario’ or ‘notario publico’. Their advertisements must carry a notice, in English and Spanish, stating that the notary is not a licensed attorney, cannot practice law, does not represent an immigration agency and cannot give immigration advice.

If the translation itself needs an Arkansas apostille, we hire an Arkansas notary to notarize the translator’s statement, because the Secretary of State authenticates only Arkansas notaries and officials. Tell us when you order so we can plan that step.

Languages spoken in Arkansas

Census Bureau QuickFacts reports that 8.3% of Arkansas residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home and that 5.4% of residents are foreign born, both for 2020 to 2024. The state’s population estimate for July 1, 2025 is 3,114,791. The Arkansas Department of Human Services publishes forms in Marshallese.

We translate 100 languages. The ones requested most often are Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Czech.

How to order a translation from anywhere in Arkansas

1. Upload. Send a scan or clear photo through the quote form as a PDF, JPEG, PNG or Word file.
2. Confirm. We reply with the price, starting at $65 per page, and the delivery date. Most orders take 1 to 2 business days.
3. Receive. You get the translation and signed certificate of accuracy electronically, or by mail if you need paper.
4. Ask. Call (971) 514-3743 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with questions about notarized statements or apostille help.

Translation pages for Arkansas cities

We have a page for each of these Arkansas cities, with the local offices, courts and schools that affect a translation there:

Little Rock · Fort Smith · Fayetteville · Springdale · Jonesboro

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Arkansas document translation questions

How much does certified document translation cost in Arkansas?

Apostille Authentications charges from $65 per page for certified translation, and most orders are ready in 1 to 2 business days. The work is done remotely from the Portland, Oregon area and delivered electronically or by mail.

How much is an apostille in Arkansas?

The Arkansas Secretary of State charges $10 per document for an apostille and $5 per document for a certification. Card payments on the request form carry a 4% convenience fee.

Where do I get an apostille in Arkansas?

Only the Arkansas Secretary of State issues them. The Business and Commercial Services office is at 1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 250, Little Rock, AR 72201, and the request form also lists an office at 300 North College, Suite 201F, Fayetteville.

Does Arkansas require a translation for an apostille on a foreign-language document?

Yes. The Secretary of State’s brochure says an English translation of the entire document must accompany a document submitted in a foreign language, and the translator’s signature must be notarized.

Can an Arkansas notary translate or certify a copy of my birth certificate?

The Secretary of State’s notary FAQ says Arkansas notaries may not make and certify copies of birth certificates or other vital records. Certified copies come from the Arkansas Department of Health.

Do Arkansas courts translate documents for a case?

No. The Office of Court Interpreter Services says it does not translate evidentiary material and instead provides a list of freelance certified interpreters that parties can hire.