Independence County Health Unit

120 Weaver Ave.
City of Independence
County of Batesville
State of Arkansas
870-793-8844

Local Office

The Independence County Health Unit's Office issues certified copies of Batesville birth certificates, Batesville death certificates and Batesville marriage records for events that occurred in Batesville, Arkansas. You may order copies of Batesville vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Arkansas state page for a full list of available offices.

About Independence County Health Unit

Arkansas is a state located in the south-central region of the United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. It was admitted to the Union as a state on June 15, 1836.

Arkansas covers an area of 53,179 square miles (137,732 km2) and has a population of 3,011,524 as of 2020. Its largest counties are Pulaski County, Benton County, Washington County, Sebastian County, and Saline County. The state's capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the ventral part of Arkansas.

Vital records are kept at Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) which has records since February 1914. It also holds some original Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881 to 1915.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Independence County Health Unit Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$12
Death Certificate State Fee$10
Marriage Certificate State Fee$10

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