The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has announced extended hours this Saturday to assist residents with obtaining birth certificates ahead of the May 7 deadline for obtaining a REAL ID.
In response to a surge in demand for birth certificates, which are necessary for acquiring a REAL ID, several Local Health Units (LHUs) and the main vital records office will open on Saturday, April 26. The extended hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ADH Main Office, Vital Records, located at 4815 West Markham, Little Rock.
To obtain a birth certificate, individuals must present a valid driver's license and be ready to pay a $12 fee, which can be made via cash, check, or credit card—provided the cardholder's name matches the request.
A spokesperson stated, "These extended hours aim to ease the application process and ensure Arkansans have access to the documents they need before the federal REAL ID deadline."
For more detailed information on ordering Arkansas birth certificates, residents can visit the Arkansas Department of Health's website.
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