Grant County Public Records Lookup
Grant County public records are filed and maintained through several offices in Sheridan, Arkansas. The Circuit Clerk handles court filings and land records. The County Clerk keeps marriage licenses and probate files. The Assessor manages property data. The Sheriff holds arrest records and jail information. This page covers how to access Grant County public records through each office, what each one maintains, and which tools are available online at no cost.
Grant County Records Overview
Grant County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Grant County Circuit Clerk is based at 101 W. Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150. Phone: (870) 942-2631. Fax: (870) 942-2221. Circuit Clerk Tena Lee keeps court records for civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile cases in Grant County. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Types of court records filed here include civil disputes, divorce proceedings, child support and custody orders, felony criminal cases, and juvenile court files. The Circuit Clerk also serves as the ex-officio recorder of land documents, meaning deeds, mortgages, liens, and property conveyances are recorded through this office. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document.
New civil or domestic filings carry a court filing fee of $165.00. Summons and subpoena fees are $2.50 per person. For free online case searches, use Arkansas CourtConnect. That statewide portal lets you look up case records by name or case number at no cost. Land recording fees are $15.00 for the first page, then $5.00 for each page after that. The Real Property Transfer Tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of the sale value.
Marriage Licenses and Probate in Grant County
The Grant County Clerk is also Tena Lee, who holds a dual role covering both county clerk and circuit clerk duties. The office is at the same address: 101 W. Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150, phone (870) 942-2631.
Marriage licenses are issued for $60.00. Both applicants must appear together and bring valid ID and social security cards. There is no waiting period for adults 18 and older. The license stays valid for 60 days after issue. To get a copy of a marriage record, contact the clerk's office or check with the Arkansas Department of Health for certificates from 1917 forward.
Probate records covering estates, guardianships, and adoptions are also kept here. Adoption files are sealed. Probate case filing fees are approximately $165.00. The County Clerk maintains DBA certificates, minister credentials, voter registration, and county court documents as well.
Note: Grant County is a smaller county where one person fills both clerk roles, which keeps records centralized at a single office.
Grant County Property Records
The Grant County Assessor is Sheila Dickey, located at 101 W. Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150. Phone: (870) 942-2223. Fax: (870) 942-2221. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Assessor values all real and personal property at 20% of market value for tax purposes.
The screenshot below is from the ARCountyData portal for Grant County property records.
Search the ARCountyData site for Grant County to find owner names, mailing addresses, property descriptions, assessed values, and tax information for free.
Real property assessment runs from January 1 through July 1. Personal property, including vehicles, trailers, and business equipment, must be reported between January 1 and May 31. Miss that window and a 10% late penalty applies. Homestead exemptions under Amendment 79 provide tax relief for qualifying owners who apply by October 15 each year.
Property tax payments are collected by the Grant County Collector from March 1 through October 15. Pete Roberts serves as Grant County Sheriff and is reachable at (870) 942-2101.
Arrest Records and Sheriff's Office
The Grant County Sheriff's Office is run by Sheriff Pete Roberts and is located at 101 W. Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150. Phone: (870) 942-2101. Fax: (870) 942-2221. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Arrest records, incident reports, booking logs, and jail roster information can be requested through the Sheriff's Office under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, agencies must respond within three business days. FOIA requests can be submitted in person or by mail.
For statewide criminal history records, contact the Arkansas State Police Criminal History Records unit. They handle formal background checks and maintain a central database of Arkansas criminal histories. The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) also administers the sex offender registry for the state.
Grant County Property Records
Property ownership and assessment data for Grant County is searchable online through ARCountyData.com. The Grant County Assessor maintains the official parcel database. It includes owner names, legal descriptions, acreage, and assessed values. For recorded land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, the Circuit Clerk's office is the official custodian. Certified copies of recorded documents require a fee.
Property tax records and payment history are managed separately by the Grant County Collector. You can also search statewide land records through ACT DataScout, which covers all 75 Arkansas counties and lets you search by owner name or parcel.
State-Level Records Resources
Beyond Grant County offices, several state resources help with public records searches. The Arkansas Secretary of State maintains business entity records, notary commissions, and franchise tax filings. The Arkansas Unclaimed Property database shows funds held by the state on behalf of residents. Voter registration for Grant County residents can be checked through the Secretary of State elections portal.
For older court records or land records that predate digital systems, the Arkansas State Archives holds historical documents going back to statehood. Vital records issued before 1917 may be found there. Birth and death records from 1914 forward are at the Arkansas Department of Health.
Nearby County Records
Grant County sits in central Arkansas. Records for adjacent counties are handled by offices in each county seat.