Washington County, Arkansas public records

In Washington County, deeds are recorded by the Washington County Circuit Clerk, Real Estate; property values come from the Washington County Assessor; court files are kept by the Washington County Circuit Clerk.

Last checked against official sources on November 4, 2026.

On this page

1. Where to get each record
2. Deeds and land records
3. Property values, owners and tax bills
4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
5. Marriage records
6. Divorce records
7. Birth certificates
8. Death certificates
9. Probate records and wills
10. Business names (DBA)
11. Voter records
12. Historical records
13. Good to know about Washington County records
14. Office addresses, phones and hours
15. Questions people ask
16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
17. Sources

Where to get each record

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Washington County are recorded by the Washington County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder), Real Estate.⁴

Online search

washingtoncountyar.gov/…²

About this search

ACT DataScout Circuit Clerk search (county link redirects to)²

Certified copy fee

$5.00 per certified copy; certified copy of entire file $5.00 + $0.05 per page³

Recording fee

$15 for the first page (one side only) and $5 for each additional page³

Not recorded

The Circuit Clerk does not record bills of sale, medical powers of attorney, promissory notes or wills³

How deeds work in Arkansas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Washington County Assessor sets property values⁵; the Washington County Collector bills and collects the tax⁷.

Property search

ACT DataScout (county link washingtoncountyar.gov/… redirects to actdatascout.com/State/AR/Washington)⁶

Tax bill search

actdatascout.com/…⁷

Parcel map (GIS)

Assessor's Sales Map (ArcGIS): arcserv.co.washington.ar.us/…; DataScout map⁵

Appealing a value

Apply to the Equalization Board by the third Monday in August (2026: August 17); appointments through the County Clerk from July 13; County Court appeal by second Monday in October (October 12)¹³

Tax dates

Taxes due by October 15th; 10% penalty after October 15th⁷

How property tax works in Arkansas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

Fees

Certified copy $5.00; circuit suits and domestic relations filing $165.00³

Criminal records and background checks

County

Circuit Clerk holds adult criminal case records; CourtConnect index linked¹⁴

Sheriff

Sheriff Records (479) 444-5785¹⁵

How Arkansas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Washington County Clerk.⁸

Marriage license

$60.00 cash or credit card (6% card fee); valid 60 days¹⁶

Older records

Archives marriage records search (chronicle.washingtoncountyar.gov/Marriage/)¹⁷

Arkansas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce cases are among the Circuit Clerk public records (Domestic Relations)¹⁴

State

ADH Vital Records divorce records start with 1923¹⁸

Birth certificates

Arkansas Department of Health issues birth records; services offered in every county⁹

Fee

$12.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional⁹

Ordering an Arkansas birth certificate

Death certificates

Where Arkansas keeps it: Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records.¹¹

Fee

$10.00 first copy, $8.00 each additional¹⁰

Ordering an Arkansas death certificate

Probate records and wills

County Clerk serves as clerk for the Circuit Court Probate Division⁸

Business names (DBA)

DBA (assumed name) certificates filed with the County Clerk; $25.00 cash filing fee¹²

Voter records

County Clerk handles voter registration⁸

Historical records

Washington County Archives at the Historic Courthouse: land records 1834-1991, marriage records search, historic place names¹⁷

Good to know about Washington County records

• Washington County was established October 17, 1828, formed from Lovely County¹⁹
• Land record index online back to 1834²⁰
• The County Clerk also files Nurses' and Physicians' credentials and keeps all fictitious business names⁸
• Circuit Clerk is the recorder (ex officio) and court clerk in one office⁴

Office addresses, phones and hours

Questions people ask

Other counties in Arkansas with a full guide: Benton County, Craighead County, Faulkner County, Garland County, Pulaski County, Saline County. Every county in the state: Arkansas county list. Looking for another Washington County? Washington County, Maryland; Washington County, Minnesota; Washington County, Ohio; Washington County, Oregon; Washington County, Pennsylvania; Washington County, Rhode Island; Washington County, Tennessee; Washington County, Utah; Washington County, Wisconsin.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 23 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
2. Search indexed land records & liens (redirect)Washington County, AR
3. Documents Filed, Fees, and RequirementsWashington County Circuit Clerk
4. Circuit ClerkWashington County, AR
5. AssessorWashington County Assessor
6. Search property records (redirect)Washington County, AR
7. CollectorWashington County Collector
8. County ClerkWashington County Clerk
9. Order Birth RecordsArkansas Department of Health
10. Order Death RecordsArkansas Department of Health
11. Death Certificate Application (PDF)Arkansas Department of Health
12. Business Information (DBA)Washington County Clerk
13. Equalization Board 2026 TimetableWashington County Clerk
14. Circuit Clerk Public RecordsWashington County, AR
15. SheriffWashington County Sheriff
16. Marriage InformationWashington County Clerk
17. ArchivesWashington County Archives
18. Divorce record applicationArkansas Department of Health
19. HistoryWashington County, AR
20. Chronicle Document Search: Land Record Search 1834-1991Washington County Archives
21. Arkansas County ClerkArkansas Secretary of State
22. Election CommissionWashington County Election Commission
23. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau