Free links to official Arkansas state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 75 counties.
How to Search Arkansas Public Records
Arkansas's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 75 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Arkansas Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (28 circuits) and District Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
3,088,354
Households
1,207,902
Median Income
$56,335
Median Home Value
$162,300
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Property Records Databases
In Arkansas, recording is handled by the County Recorder/Circuit Clerk.
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Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Benton County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Fee-based subscription service also available.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Faulkner County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Fee-based subscription available.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Lee County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Marion County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Ouachita County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Fee-based subscription available.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Pike County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Poinsett County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
Search the Pulaski County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information by owner name, address, parcel number or account number. Requires registration.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Scott County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Sebastian County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Fee-based subscription available.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the St. Francis County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Fee-based subscription available.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Stone County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the Van Buren County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Fee-based subscription available.
Use this ARCountyData.com service to search the White County, Arkansas Assessor's records for property information. Access requires registration and fees.
75 Arkansas counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Arkansas?▼
Arkansas's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Arkansas court cases?▼
Arkansas's court system is headed by the Arkansas Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (28 circuits) and District Court. Many Arkansas courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Arkansas business entities?▼
The Arkansas Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Arkansas?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Arkansas birth or death certificate?▼
Arkansas vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Arkansas property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Arkansas sex offender?▼
The Arkansas sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
