Let us not get this discussion started on the list. Division of Vital Records. Any questions should be directed to Vital Records.. http://health.state.ar.us/index.html Thanks, Jan Davenport AGS List Manager Arkansas Statute 20-18-305 does not allow public release of birth records, which are less than 100 years old. The law does permit release to specific persons who are related to the registrant and to their designated representatives, to academic research groups, and to persons with a tangible interest. > For an overview of the holdings of the Arkansas History Commission & State > Archives visit their homepage at: > http://www.state.ar.us/ahc >