El Dorado Public Records
El Dorado public records are maintained by both city offices and Union County government. Court filings, property records, and arrest records for El Dorado fall under Union County jurisdiction, while city ordinances, council minutes, and municipal records are kept by the El Dorado City Clerk. This guide explains who holds each type of record, how to contact the right office, and how to search El Dorado records online. Several free state tools are available to search court cases and property data at no cost.
El Dorado Records Overview
El Dorado City Clerk Records
The El Dorado City Clerk is Kim Jolley. The office is at 204 N. West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. Phone: (870) 881-5111. Fax: (870) 881-5120. Email: cityclerk@eldoradoar.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The full city website is at www.eldoradoar.org.
The City Clerk maintains official city records including municipal ordinances, resolutions, budget documents, financial records, and city council meeting minutes. These records are available to the public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Requests can be submitted in person at City Hall or in writing by mail or email. The City Clerk also handles administrative filings, contracts, and other official city documents.
If you need records from the city government itself -- council votes, city contracts, adopted ordinances, or budget documents -- this is the right office. Keep in mind that court records, property records, and arrest records for El Dorado are all maintained at the county level by Union County, not by the city.
Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, government agencies must respond to public records requests within three business days.
Union County Court Records for El Dorado
El Dorado is the county seat of Union County. Court records for El Dorado residents and cases filed in the city are maintained by the Union County Circuit Clerk. The courthouse is located in El Dorado. For address, phone, and hours, visit the Union County public records page.
The circuit clerk holds all circuit court case records, including civil filings, criminal case histories, divorce and custody files, child support orders, and eviction cases. The circuit clerk also records land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. These are public records available by request or through online search tools.
The screenshot below is from the El Dorado city website, which provides general information about city departments and local services in El Dorado.
The city website links to local departments and city services for El Dorado residents, though county court and property records are managed through Union County offices.
For free court case searches statewide, including El Dorado cases, use Arkansas CourtConnect. You can search by party name or case number. Most active cases and many historical filings are in the system.
El Dorado Police Department Records
The El Dorado Police Department is at 204 N. West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. Non-emergency phone: (870) 881-4800. For emergencies, call 911. The full department page is at www.eldoradoar.org.
The El Dorado Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits and maintains records for incidents, arrests, and reports occurring within the city. Arrest records and incident reports are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. You can request records in person at the department or by written request. Include a description of the record needed and your contact information.
For a background check or statewide criminal history report, the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) manages the state's criminal history repository and processes those requests through licensed providers. Union County Sheriff's Office handles arrests outside the city limits of El Dorado. For state prison inmate searches, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search tool.
El Dorado Municipal Court Records
The El Dorado Municipal Court handles local ordinance violations and minor traffic cases within the city. The court is at 204 N. West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. Phone: (870) 881-5111. The court page is at www.eldoradoar.org.
Municipal court records cover city ordinance violations, minor traffic matters, and local misdemeanor cases. These records are separate from circuit court records and are not always accessible through Arkansas CourtConnect. For municipal court case information, contact the court directly. Records from this court may not be part of the statewide court database and may require an in-person or written request.
For felony and more serious criminal cases involving El Dorado residents, those are filed in Union County Circuit Court, not municipal court. Check Arkansas CourtConnect for circuit-level cases.
Property Records for El Dorado
Property records for El Dorado are maintained by the Union County Assessor and Circuit Clerk. The assessor holds property values, ownership data, parcel maps, and tax history. The circuit clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other land instruments. Both sets of records are public.
You can search El Dorado property records at no cost through the ARCountyData.com portal for Union County. The Arkansas Secretary of State maintains business entity records and UCC filings statewide. For full details on Union County offices and property record access, see the Union County public records page.
Online Tools for El Dorado Records
Several free tools let you search El Dorado public records without visiting an office. Arkansas CourtConnect covers all circuit court case data statewide. Search by party name or case number to find El Dorado cases filed in Union County Circuit Court.
For statewide criminal history, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center through an authorized provider. Birth and death certificates are kept by the Arkansas Department of Health. Business records are maintained by the Arkansas Secretary of State. For Union County property data, check ARCountyData.com for the Union County section.
FOIA requests to the City of El Dorado can go to the City Clerk by email at cityclerk@eldoradoar.org or in person at City Hall. Requests to Union County offices go to the relevant county department in writing.
Vital Records for El Dorado Residents
Birth and death certificates for El Dorado residents are maintained statewide by the Arkansas Department of Health. These are not kept at the city level or by Union County. Apply online, by mail, or in person at a Department of Health office. You need valid ID and will pay a copy fee. The ADH site has the current fee schedule and lists accepted forms of ID.
Marriage licenses in El Dorado are issued by the Union County Clerk. Divorce records are in the Union County Circuit Clerk's office as domestic relations case files. To get a certified copy of a divorce decree, submit a written request to the circuit clerk. You can also search for Union County divorce and domestic relations cases for free through Arkansas CourtConnect. Probate records for El Dorado residents -- estate filings, guardianship cases -- are kept by the Union County Clerk. Adoption records are sealed under Arkansas law.
For UCC filings and business entity records, the Arkansas Secretary of State online database lets you search by business name or registered agent at no cost.
County Records for El Dorado
El Dorado is served by Union County for all court, property, and vital record functions.