Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Van Buren, Arkansas, in Crawford County, has about 24,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Van Buren is in the deed records of the Circuit Clerk and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Van Buren public records, Crawford County property records, Van Buren arrest records, Van Buren warrants, Van Buren inmate search, Van Buren police reports, Arkansas arrest records and Arkansas inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Van Buren
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Van Buren are recorded by the Circuit Clerk, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Circuit Clerk's page at crawfordcountyar.gov/officials/circuit_clerk.cshtml (page title: Circuit Clerk & Ex-Officio Recorder | Crawford County, Arkansas), phone 479-474-1821, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Van Buren
What a parcel in Van Buren is taxed on is the business of the County Assessor, which also keeps the parcel maps. Arkansas homesteads carry a 5 percent yearly cap on increases in assessed value, and counties reappraise every three to five years.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at crawfordcountyar.gov/officials/assessor.cshtml (page title: Assessor | Crawford County, Arkansas), phone 479-474-1751, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Van Buren
The city's own records, permits among them, start with the city clerk. For Van Buren, SearchSystems opened and checked the city clerk's page at cityofvanburenar.gov/151/Clerks-Office (page title: City Clerk | Treasurer's Office | Van Buren, AR), phone 479.474.8936, 1003 Broadway Street Van Buren, AR 72956, Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Van Buren
An eviction is a court case in the District Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Crawford County Circuit Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act a county office must answer a request within 3 working days when the record is not immediately available, and it may charge the actual cost of copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Van Buren?
The Circuit Clerk, at crawfordcountyar.gov, phone 479-474-1821. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Van Buren are filed there, and the County Assessor (crawfordcountyar.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Van Buren?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at crawfordcountyar.gov.
Where are evictions from Van Buren filed?
In the District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Arkansas?
Arkansas homesteads carry a 5 percent yearly cap on increases in assessed value, and counties reappraise every three to five years.
Is this the official Van Buren website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.