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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Conway County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Arkansas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Conway County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Conway County, Arkansas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
21,422
Population
Census estimate
8,422
Households
Census estimate
$50,282
Median income
Annual household
$129,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Morrilton
County seat
In Arkansas
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Conway County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Conway County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Search ARCourts | Arkansas Judiciary Case Search • Arkansas Judiciary |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Conway County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | Conway County Sheriff Department, AR Arrests, Warrant Lookup Conway County, AR Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Property records | actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records Conway - County - Property Tax |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Conway County state portal below |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Search - Arkansas.gov Arkansas.gov |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Conway County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Conway County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Conway County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Conway County Records
2026
Conway County official government portal active
The official Conway County government website at local.arkansas.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Conway County court records portal verified
State court system links for Conway County verified against the Arkansas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Conway County property records online
Conway County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Arkansas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Conway County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Conway County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Conway County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Arkansas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Arkansas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Conway County Records
❌ Myth: "Conway County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Conway County are held by the Arkansas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Conway County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Conway County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Arkansas state repository has verified, current Conway County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Conway County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Conway County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- local.arkansas.gov — Official Conway County government website
- arcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- portal.arkansas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Conway County & Arkansas Records
For records not specific to Conway County, use Arkansas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Arkansas statewide record systems:
- Arkansas Court Records →
- Arkansas Criminal Records →
- Arkansas Property Records →
- Arkansas Vital Records →
- Arkansas Voter Records →
- Arkansas Wants & Warrants →
- Arkansas Licenses →
- Arkansas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Arkansas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Conway County, Arkansas
Conway County is located in central Arkansas. The county seat is Morrilton (official site: http://local.arkansas.gov/local.php?agency=Conway%20County).
- Population: 21,422
- Households: 8,422
- Median household income: $50,282
- Median home value: $129,600
- Below poverty line: 20.9%
- Land area: 551.9 sq mi
- Population density: 38.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 11
actDataScout - County / Parish Sponsored Public Records
Official Free
These records feature the real estate and personal property records, and the amount owed per property, in select counties. Land Records are obtained from the county's Circuit Clerk office. These records commonly include land records such as plats, surveys, ledgers, and warranty deeds. (where available.) Marriage Records are obtained from the county's County Clerk office. These records commonly include marriage license information. Arkansas Ashley Baxter Boone Carroll Clark Cleburne Columbia Conway Crawford Cross Drew Faulkner Franklin Garland Greene Hempstead Hot Spring Independence…
Conway - County - Property Tax
Official Free
The total amount due will be adjusted Arkansas.gov. Taxes paid online will be credited to your account within 2 business days . Please be sure that no one has paid in office before you attempt to pay online. There is a 24 hour period between updates from the collector's office and this system.
Faulkner County - Pay Property Taxes - Arkansas | Tax Payment Portal
Official Free
Faulkner County, Arkansas is not accepting online payments at this time. If you want to pay your taxes due, please contact Faulkner County Collector at (501) 450-4921. Faulkner County Collector Sherry Koonce 806 Faulkner Street Conway, AR 72034 Phone: (501) 450-4921
Arkansas County Assessor Office
Official Free
The records of the county assessor's office constitute the report of or appraisal of all the taxable property and persons in the county; therefore, it is necessary that they be accurately recorded and well maintained. Dewitt Office 870-659-2104 Stuttgart Office 870-659-2074 Fax (870) 946-2911 Learn more about: Arkansas Property Tax Law
Search ARCourts | Arkansas Judiciary
Official Free
It's time to retire Public CourtConnect and introduce Search ARCourts ! The new Search ARCourts experience includes: Streamlined search tool for Arkansas court cases Enhanced search options, advanced filtering, and intuitive interface Simplified ...
Case Search • Arkansas Judiciary
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Statewide Arkansas court records lookup.
caseinfo.arcourts.gov
Conway County Sheriff Department, AR Arrests, Warrant Lookup
Official Free
The Conway County Sheriff’s Department publishes a most wanted list to solicit the public's assistance in locating fugitives.
Voter Registration Search - Arkansas.gov
Official Free
The Arkansas Voter Registration Search is an online tool provided by the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office that allows individuals to search for their voter registration information in Arkansas.
Arkansas.gov
Official Free
Explore Arkansas.gov, your portal for everything Arkansas. Access information on state government services, resources, and other helpful information.
Arkansas Voter Search
Official Free
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Darlene Massingill | Arkansas Judiciary
Official Free
Circuit Clerk · Judicial Circuit · Fifteenth Judicial Circuit · Address · 115 S. Moose Street · City · Morrilton · Zip Code · 72110 · Phone Number · 501-354-9617 · Fax Number · 501-354-9612 · County · Conway · Who We Are · Courts ...
Conway County Official Website
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Conway County government site.
conwaycounty.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Conway County?
Conway County court cases are searchable through the Search ARCourts | Arkansas Judiciary portal: https://arcourts.gov/administration/acap/courtconnect. Arkansas also operates a state-level case lookup through the CourtConnect system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Arkansas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Arkansas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Arkansas marriage records public?
Marriage records in Arkansas are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Arkansas?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Arkansas State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Arkansas. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.