About Arkansas Public Records

Arkansas public records are governed by the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq.). Public records include any writing, sound, video, or computer-based record reflecting government business. The FOIA gives Arkansans broad access to records and open meetings, with exceptions for personnel files, undisclosed investigations, tax filings, library records, and medical records.

Arkansas Public Records

Court Records

Court Records, Dockets, Judgments
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Arkansas CourtConnect service from the Administrative Office of the Court. Offers Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District and Circuit court records, judgments, and dockets. Check the availab...
🌐 arkansas.gov
Court | Ticket Payments
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Arkansas traffic, parking and court fine online payments for Crawford, Faulkner, Garland, Hot Spring, Independence, Lonoke, Montgomery, Polk, Pulaski, and White counties.
🌐 arkansas.gov
Missing Children
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List of missing children in Arkansas from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Includes a photo, name, DOB, case #, contact person/#, case type, physical description, date/city missing from and link to poster.
🌐 api.missingkids.org

Criminal Records

Inmates
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Search for Arkansas inmates by name, gender, age, race, county, facility, or crime. Gives picture, ADC number, aliases, vital statistics, distinguishing characteristics, sentence, receipt date, re...
🌐 adc.arkansas.gov
Inmates on Death Row
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Browse list of Arkansas inmates on death row. Includes name, number, date of birth, race, gender, date of sentence, and county.
🌐 adc.arkansas.gov
Baxter County Inmates
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Browse a list of the current Baxter County, Arkansas Detention Center inmate listing or view all persons released from the Baxter County Detention Center within the last 48 hours.
🌐 baxtercountysheriff.com

Property Records

County Tax Records and Tax Payments
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Real and personal property tax record searches and online tax payment services in most counties in Arkansas. Exceptions are Arkansas, Fulton, Lee, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Newton, Perry, Phill...
🌐 portal.arkansas.gov
Unclaimed Property
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Find out of you or your business is entitled to any abandoned or unclaimed property in Arkansas.
🌐 ark.org
Benton County
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Deeds, mortgages, judgment dockets, financing statements, plats, lis pendens, liens, and UCC filings from the Benton County Circuit Clerk. Requires registration.
🌐 propertyinfo.com
Benton County Property
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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.
🌐 arcountydata.com
Interior Designers
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Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers member roster search for interior designers.
🌐 labor.arkansas.gov

Vital Records

Adoption Search
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Browse list of boys and girls who are awaiting adoption in the state of Arkansas. Gives picture, age, health info, a general description, and the childs history. Also gives a list of sibling grou...
🌐 dhs.arkansas.gov
Archives
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Arkansas historical records of marriages, deeds, court records, property, probate, and naturalization records. Includes Confederate Home residents (indigent Confederate soldiers and their widows).
🌐 arkansasheritage.com

Licenses

Asbestos
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Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality lookup for licensed asbestos companies, contractors, consultants, draft air permits, and inspectors.
🌐 adeq.state.ar.us
Contractors
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Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licensee database of commercial and residential contractors.
🌐 aclb2.arkansas.gov
Engineers
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Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors licensee database for professional engineers and firms.
🌐 arkansas.gov
Funeral
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Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors licensee search for Funeral Homes, Funeral Directors, Embalmers, Crematoria, and Funeral Transport.
🌐 arkansas.gov
Social Workers
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Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board lookup for Certified (LCSW), Master (LMSW), Licensed (LSW), Professional Master (PLMSW), and Provisional (PLSW) Social Workers.
🌐 state.ar.us
Charities
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Arkansas Attorney General Office lookup for recognized charities, fundraising counsels, and paid solicitors.
🌐 arkansasag.gov

Business

Company Search
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Index of Arkansas domestic and foreign profit and non profit corporations, cooperatives, LLCs, LLPs, LLLPs, LPs, business trusts, bank, insurance companies, public water authorities, and more by na...
🌐 sos.arkansas.gov
Company Search | Trademarks
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Search for Arkansas trademarks by name, owner, city, state, or filing number. Gives date filed, trademark class, expiration date, and contact information.
🌐 sos.arkansas.gov
Candidate Filings
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Index of Arkansas candidates for public office searcable by name, position, county, or party.
🌐 ark.org
Uniform Commercial Code Filings
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Arkansas Secretary of State UCC system. An account the Information Network of Arkansas (INA) is required and there is a fee for each search, or you may purchase a download of the entire UCC database.
🌐 ark.org

Civic

Government Directory
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Search for a person by name or search for a department, board/commission, or service in the Arkansas State Government.
🌐 arkansas.gov
Legislation
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Search for current Arkansas state legislation. Search by text, primary sponsor, bill number, act number, or type. Gives abstract, summary, and full text for each act, amendment, bill, or resolution.
🌐 arkleg.state.ar.us
Boiler Operators
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The Arkansas Department of Labor makes its downloadable roster of names and addresses of licensed boiler operators available for a $250 fee.
🌐 ark.org

Other

Child Care Facilities
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Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education licensee search for child care facilities. Use this service to search for child care providers in your area.
🌐 dhs.arkansas.gov
Chiropractors
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Chiropractor license verification from the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
🌐 arkansas.gov
Environmental Databases
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Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality databases of air quality, hazardous waste, regulated storage tanks, solid waste, and water division.
🌐 adeq.state.ar.us
County Records
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Click here to go to our Arkansas Counties page. Or go to the top of this page and you'll see a search box that says "By County." Start typing the name of the county you want to search and our system will finish the name for you-- then click on the county you want to search.
🌐 publicrecords.searchsystems.net
Workers Compensation Claims
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Click on "Claim Search" to search the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission for Arkansas workers compensation claims. Access requires paid membership with the "Information Network of Arkansas."
🌐 awcc.state.ar.us
Code
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Search the official Arkansas state code. Gives list of relevant sections and text of the code. Can also browse by title, subtitle, chapter, and section.
🌐 advance.lexis.com
Employment - Arkansas Next
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Information on life after high school in Arkansas. Includes help on finding, choosing, and paying for a college. Also includes help on finding and choosing a job.
🌐 arkansasnext.com
Employment | State Jobs
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Arkansas state job openings by type, title, city, county, description, qualifications, class specifications, or minimum education. Gives position number, class code, agency, location, contact information, salary, application information.
🌐 arcareers.arkansas.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Arkansas?

Arkansas provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Arkansas public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Arkansas?

Arkansas public records are governed by the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (Ark.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Arkansas agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).