North Little Rock Death Records

Death records for North Little Rock, Arkansas are held by the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section, which issues all certified death certificates in the state. North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, directly across the Arkansas River from Little Rock, and the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk handles all probate and estate records for the city. Because the Arkansas Department of Health is located in Little Rock, North Little Rock residents are among the closest to the state vital records office of any city in Arkansas. Statewide death registration began in February 1914, and North Little Rock records in the state system start from that point.

Where to Get North Little Rock Death Records

The Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section is the only place to get a certified death certificate for a North Little Rock death. The office is at 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock AR 72205. Phone: (501) 661-2336. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In-person visitors who arrive before 4:00 PM get same-day service. North Little Rock sits directly across the river from Little Rock, so the drive to the state vital records office is short for most residents. This makes in-person requests practical when you need a copy quickly.

Mail requests take four to six weeks. VitalChek handles online orders and delivers certified copies in three to five business days. The fee is $10.00 for the first certified copy and $8.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Mail and online requests require a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and payment. Mail payments should be by check or money order made out to the Arkansas Department of Health.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk handles probate and estate records for North Little Rock. The clerk's office maintains wills, estate inventories, and related court records for all of Pulaski County. The online portal at pulaskiclerk.com allows some searches of Pulaski County court records.

Pulaski County Courthouse and Probate Records

Pulaski County Circuit Court handles all probate matters for North Little Rock. When a North Little Rock resident dies with property to settle, the estate case goes to the Pulaski County courthouse. These records include wills, estate inventories, administrator appointments, and final court orders. They often list heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors that do not appear on the death certificate itself. Probate files are public once a case is closed and can be accessed at the courthouse or searched online.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's online system allows free searches of court cases by name. This is useful for finding probate cases related to North Little Rock deaths. You can also search Pulaski County cases through the Arkansas Courts case search tool. For a complete overview of what the county holds, visit the Pulaski County death records page.

Historical Death Records in North Little Rock

Statewide death registration in Arkansas started in February 1914. For North Little Rock deaths before that date, there are no state records. North Little Rock was incorporated as a city in 1901, so its earliest years as an independent municipality fall just before the statewide registration system was established. For deaths in the area before 1901, when it was part of Pulaski County without a separate city government, you need to look at county-level sources and older records from the Little Rock area.

Church burial records are often the best starting point for pre-1914 North Little Rock deaths. Several long-established congregations in the area kept burial registers. Cemetery records are another key source. The Pulaski County Genealogical Society has compiled death and burial records covering North Little Rock and the surrounding county.

The Encyclopedia of Arkansas covers North Little Rock and can point you to the relevant archives. The Arkansas State Archives holds Pulaski County newspaper records, family papers, and other primary sources from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The National Archives holds military pension and service records for North Little Rock residents who served in the armed forces, and those files frequently include death dates.

Cemetery Records for North Little Rock

North Little Rock has several cemeteries with records that document deaths going back to the early 1900s and in some cases earlier. Roselawn Memorial Park is one of the largest in the area and has detailed burial records. Bellefonte Cemetery and other older burial sites in North Little Rock hold records from the early 20th century when the city was first incorporated.

Find a Grave has extensive North Little Rock and Pulaski County listings, with volunteer-submitted photographs and burial data.

Find a Grave allows free name searches and is one of the fastest ways to confirm a burial location and death date for someone from North Little Rock.

The Pulaski County Genealogical Society has published cemetery indexes covering North Little Rock and surrounding areas. These are available at the North Little Rock Public Library and through the Arkansas Genealogical Society. The Arkansas State Archives also holds some original cemetery records and sexton books covering Pulaski County cemeteries.

Obituaries and Death Notices for North Little Rock

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette serves both Little Rock and North Little Rock and publishes obituaries in print and online. Legacy.com collects obituaries from the Democrat-Gazette and other regional papers, with free name searches. For older North Little Rock obituaries, the Arkansas State Archives holds microfilm copies of the North Little Rock Times and earlier Pulaski County newspapers from the early 1900s. The Central Arkansas Library System, which serves both Little Rock and North Little Rock, holds extensive newspaper collections covering deaths in the metro area going back over a century. Funeral homes in North Little Rock post current obituaries on their websites and maintain records of services they have conducted.

Who Can Access North Little Rock Death Records

Under Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 18, certified death certificates are restricted for 50 years after the date of death. Once a record is 50 or more years old, it is public and anyone can request a copy. For deaths within the past 50 years, you must be an eligible requester to get a certified copy.

Eligible requesters include the spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the deceased. Legal representatives handling an estate may also request records. A person with a direct and tangible legal interest, such as an insurance or probate proceeding, may also qualify. Every request requires a valid government-issued photo ID. North Little Rock residents who want to request in person can reach the state office quickly given the short distance across the river. For questions about eligibility, call (501) 661-2336.

Online Search Tools for North Little Rock Deaths

VitalChek is the official online ordering service for Arkansas death certificates and is the fastest remote option for getting a certified copy. Pulaski County Circuit Clerk online allows name searches of Pulaski County court records including probate cases. Arkansas Courts case search also covers Pulaski County and is free. The CDC guide to Arkansas vital records provides a useful summary of the state records system. The National Vital Statistics System tracks aggregate death data nationally but does not allow individual record searches.

Genealogy Resources for North Little Rock

North Little Rock benefits from its location in the heart of the state's capital metro area. The Central Arkansas Library System serves both cities and holds substantial genealogical and historical collections. The Arkansas State Archives and the Arkansas Genealogical Society are both in the metro area and accessible to North Little Rock residents.

FamilySearch provides free access to Arkansas death certificate indexes, mortality schedules from the 1850 through 1880 federal censuses covering Pulaski County, and digitized records from the Little Rock area. The mortality schedules can document deaths from the pre-incorporation era of North Little Rock when the area was unincorporated Pulaski County. FamilySearch also holds some church records from the Pulaski County area that are not available elsewhere. The National Archives holds military records, pension files, and other federal documents with death information for North Little Rock residents. The Arkansas Supreme Court at arcourts.gov maintains older appellate records that sometimes involve Pulaski County estate disputes with death documentation.

Nearby Cities and County Records

These nearby cities and counties also have death records resources for the region.