Rogers Public Records Lookup
Public records in Rogers, Arkansas are maintained by the city and by Benton County offices. The city clerk, police department, district court, and permitting system each hold different types of documents. This page explains how to search or request public records in Rogers, including court cases, police reports, FOIA documents, property permits, and business licenses. Most records are accessible in person, by mail, or through free online tools.
Rogers Records Overview
Rogers City Clerk Records
The Rogers City Clerk's Office is on the first floor of City Hall at 301 W. Chestnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Phone: (479) 621-1117. City Clerk Jessica Rush manages the office. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The City Clerk keeps permanent records of all city ordinances and resolutions, City Council agendas and minutes, cemetery deeds, peddler's permits, and for-profit fair licenses. Council agendas and minutes are available online through the Agenda Center on the Rogers city website. The Rogers Code of Ordinances is available online through the Municode Library.
The screenshot below is from the Rogers City Clerk page, with links to public records, agendas, and the city's official documents.
To request records from the City Clerk in person, visit city hall during business hours. Mail requests should be addressed to the City Clerk at 301 W. Chestnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Include a specific description of the records you need and your contact information.
Rogers FOIA Procedures
FOIA requests for Rogers city records go through the Legal Department at (479) 636-0100 or the City Clerk at 479-621-1117. The city has up to three days to provide records under Arkansas law. Fees cover only the actual costs of reproducing public records. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, custodians cannot charge more than actual cost for copies.
The screenshot below is from the Rogers Legal Department page, which outlines FOIA procedures and how to contact the legal team for records requests.
Records exempt from public disclosure in Rogers include medical records, adoption records, education records, grand jury minutes, and undisclosed law enforcement investigations. If a request is denied, the agency must state the specific legal basis for that denial in writing.
Note: Verbal requests are accepted but written requests are easier to track and provide a paper trail if there is a dispute about what was asked for or when.
Rogers Police Department Records
The Rogers Police Department is at 1905 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR 72758. Main Phone: 479-636-4141. Records Unit: 479-621-1172.
Accident reports cost $10 at the station or can be ordered online through BuyCrash.com, where additional processing fees may apply. Case reports are free if the report is 20 pages or fewer. Reports over 20 pages cost $0.05 per page. Records checks are processed within three business days and include only records initiated by Rogers officers.
The screenshot below is from the Rogers Police Department page, which provides contact information and details about requesting police reports.
For statewide criminal history, the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) handles formal background checks through licensed providers. The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free online for state prison inmate records.
Rogers Permitting Portal
Rogers operates an online permitting and licensing portal at permitting.rogersar.gov. Through this portal you can apply for permits, upload plans for review, schedule inspections, apply for and renew business licenses, make payments, and check permit status. Permit types available include large-scale developments, lot splits, sign permits, building permits, business licenses, and mobile vendor permits.
The screenshot below is from the Rogers Permitting Portal, showing the options for permit applications, license renewals, and status tracking.
Payments are accepted by eCheck or credit card (except American Express online; American Express is accepted by phone). Permit records are public documents once filed. You can view status and basic application details without logging in.
Rogers District Court
The Rogers District Court is at 1901 S Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR 72756. Criminal and Traffic: 479-621-1132. Civil and Small Claims: 479-621-1138. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Judge Chris Griffin presides.
This court handles traffic citations, city and county ordinance violations, criminal misdemeanors, civil suits, and small claims suits. It is part of the Benton County district court system. Court records from Rogers are searchable through Arkansas CourtConnect by party name or case number at no cost.
For circuit court matters involving felony cases or higher civil claims, those records are held by the Benton County Circuit Clerk. The Benton County Courthouse is in Bentonville, which is the county seat.
Online Tools for Rogers Records
Several free tools cover Rogers public records without a formal request. Arkansas CourtConnect is the best starting point for court cases. It covers Benton County district and circuit court cases searchable by name or case number at no cost. Most active cases are in the system along with many older filings.
Property records for Rogers addresses are searchable at ARCountyData.com, which pulls from the Benton County Assessor database. Search by owner name, parcel number, or street address to find assessed values, ownership history, and tax data. The Arkansas Secretary of State site maintains business entity and UCC filing records for all Arkansas cities. The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or location at no charge. For unclaimed property, the Arkansas Auditor's unclaimed property database covers Rogers and all other cities statewide.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
These nearby cities in northwest Arkansas also have public records pages on this site.