Family & Records

In Arkansas, individuals or couples who are interested in adopting a child must complete an adoptive home inquiry, which is also known as a home study. The adoptive home inquiry is a process that evaluates the prospective adoptive parents to determine if they are suitable to provide a safe and stable home for a child. The inquiry is conducted by a licensed adoption agency or the Arkansas Department of Human Service's Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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In Arkansas, vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce certificates are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division.

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's Division of Environmental Quality Request a public record or file review service provides a mechanism for the public to request access to agency records and documents. Individuals can submit a request for records or file review online, by phone, or by mail. DEQ staff will review the request and provide the requested records or schedule a file review appointment. The service is designed to promote transparency and accountability by ensuring that the public has access to agency records and information. The DEQ maintains a wide range of records related to environmental programs and activities, including permits, inspections, enforcement actions, and compliance monitoring data. The request for public records or file review service is an important tool for ensuring that the public has access to information about environmental programs and activities in Arkansas.

The Arkansas First Connections Early Intervention Program is a program that provides services to families with infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities. The program is funded by the Arkansas Department of Human Services and is available statewide. The program offers a range of services to families, including developmental assessments, individualized service planning, and early intervention services. These services may include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other services that are designed to help children reach their developmental milestones.

Arkansas marriage records are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Division. You can request a copy of a marriage record online, by mail, or in person. To request a marriage record online, you can visit the Arkansas Department of Health's Vital Records website and follow the instructions to order a copy of a marriage record. You will need to provide some basic information about the marriage, such as the names of the spouses, the date and place of the marriage, and your own contact information.

Portal sign-in for The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) which is a division within the Department of Finance and Administration. MyCase that allows you to make payments on your child support

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is a division within the Department of Finance and Administration. OCSE works in partnership with the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement and other State agencies to establish and enforce court-ordered financial and medical support. This website is designed to answer general questions about the services available through OCSE, and the information provided may apply only to customers receiving child support enforcement services. You can sign in to OCSE MyCase here.

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is a division within the Department of Finance and Administration. OCSE works in partnership with the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement and other State agencies to establish and enforce court-ordered financial and medical support. This website is designed to answer general questions about the services available through OCSE, and the information provided may apply only to customers receiving child support enforcement services. You can sign in to OCSE MyWorkers here.

The Arkansas Disability Determination for Social Security Administration has an agreement with the federal Social Security Administration to determine eligibility for Social Security disability for individuals in Arkansas. The DDSSA does not issue social security checks; Social Security cards; or accept Social Security disability applications from the public.

To search for a child care provider in Arkansas, you can use the Child Care Search tool provided by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

The Social Security My Account is an online service provided by the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows individuals to manage their Social Security benefits and information online. With a My Account, individuals can access their Social Security Statement, view their estimated benefits, update their personal information, apply for benefits, and more.

The Arkansas Title, Registration and Lien Record Search is an online service provided by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) that allows individuals or businesses to search for vehicle and vessel registration information, title information, and lien information. Users can access the service through the DFA website and enter a vehicle or vessel identification number (VIN) or title number to retrieve the relevant information. The service is designed to provide convenient and quick access to important information for those looking to buy or sell a vehicle or vessel, as well as for businesses that need to conduct lien searches.