Arkansas
Non-Existence of Record Apostille in Arkansas
How Arkansas residents get their Non-Existence of Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Arkansas Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Arkansas. Federal documents like your Non-Existence of Record are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Arkansas Secretary of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Arkansas apostille office
- Arkansas Secretary of State, Little Rock
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Why living in Arkansas doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Department of State / Social Security Administration, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Arkansas residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
About the Non-Existence of Record
How to apostille a Certificate of Non-Existence of Record (CNR) — proof that a U.S.
What the Arkansas Secretary of State can do
The Arkansas Secretary of State in Little Rock issues apostilles for documents signed by Arkansas officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Arkansas registrars, Arkansas state-court records, and documents notarized by Arkansas notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from Arkansas
We serve Arkansas by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Serving Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and everywhere else in Arkansas.
Non-Existence of Record in Arkansas — FAQ
Can the Arkansas Secretary of State apostille my Non-Existence of Record?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Arkansas?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Arkansas clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Arkansas?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Related: Non-Existence of Record — full guide · All documents in Arkansas · Federal vs. state apostille
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