Start with the Circuit Clerk in the county where the person lives for criminal and civil case records. Arkansas has 75 counties with limited online access — larger counties like Pulaski (Little Rock) have better online systems. For property records, start with the County Assessor for valuations, then the Circuit Clerk for deeds (the Circuit Clerk serves as recorder in Arkansas). For marriage licenses, go to the County Clerk. For statewide criminal history, use the Arkansas State Police background check — but it costs a fee.
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How to Search Arkansas Criminal Records
Start with the county Circuit Clerk for criminal case records — Pulaski County and a few other larger counties offer online search. For most of Arkansas's 75 counties, you'll need to call or visit in person. For a statewide criminal history check, go to the Arkansas State Police — the fee is around $25 for a name-based search through ACIC. For current state inmates, use the Arkansas DOC inmate search online. For county jail inmates, contact the county Sheriff directly.
How to Search Arkansas Court Records
Go to the Circuit Court for felonies, civil cases over $25,000, divorce, and juvenile matters. For misdemeanors, small claims under $25,000, and traffic, go to the District Court. There is no separate probate court — Circuit Court handles probate in Arkansas. Each of the 75 counties runs its courts independently with limited online access.
How to Search Arkansas Property Records
Start with the County Assessor for property valuations and ownership information. For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Circuit Clerk (who serves as the recorder in Arkansas — there is no separate Recorder's office). For tax bills, go to the County Collector. Online access varies widely — Pulaski County has online tools, many rural counties do not.
How to Get Arkansas Vital Records
For birth and death certificates, order from the Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, or the county Health Department where the event occurred. For marriage licenses, go to the County Clerk — NOT the Circuit Clerk. For divorce records, go to the Circuit Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Arkansas records? ▼
Start with the Circuit Clerk for court and criminal case records — this is the main source for felony filings, civil cases, and dispositions. If the search returns empty, the record may be at the Circuit Clerk instead — not all records are in the same place.
Why does my Arkansas search return no results? ▼
The #1 reason for empty results is using the wrong system. Records are not centralized — each office runs its own database independently. Switch to the office that handles your specific record type.
Is there a single database for all Arkansas records? ▼
No. Each government office in Arkansas runs its own database independently. You need to search the specific office that handles the record type you need.
Does Arkansas have a free statewide court search? ▼
Yes. Arkansas has CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov, which provides free statewide access to circuit court case records including criminal, civil, and domestic relations across all 75 counties.
Who handles land records in Arkansas? ▼
The Circuit Clerk handles both court records and land records (deeds, mortgages, liens) in Arkansas. This is different from most states where a separate County Recorder or County Clerk handles property filings.
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