Public Records in Lawrence County
Lawrence County public records are held by several offices in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. The county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, and sheriff each maintain separate sets of documents. Court cases, land filings, property data, vital records, and arrest information are all available to the public under Arkansas law. This page covers each office, what it holds, and how you can access Lawrence County public records in person, by mail, or through free online tools.
Lawrence County Records Overview
Lawrence County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Lawrence County Circuit Clerk is at 315 W. Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. Phone: (870) 886-1111. Fax: (870) 886-2514. Tammy Wiggins serves as Circuit Clerk. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This office acts as the ex-officio recorder and clerk of the civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile courts.
Records maintained here include civil case filings, criminal case histories, divorce records, child support orders, domestic relations files, and juvenile court cases. The Circuit Clerk also records land instruments including deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, releases, liens, plats, and notary commissions. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. The Real Property Transfer Tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on sales over $100.
New civil or domestic case filing fees run $165.00. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Summons fees are $2.50 per person. Records can be viewed at the courthouse in person. Mail requests need a written description of the records and payment by money order. For free statewide court searches, use Arkansas CourtConnect.
Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, all public offices must respond to records requests within three business days.
Lawrence County Clerk: Vital Records and Probate
The Lawrence County Clerk is at 315 W. Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. Phone: (870) 886-1111. Fax: (870) 886-2514. Tammy Wiggins is also the County Clerk, holding a dual role that is common in smaller Arkansas counties. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The County Clerk holds marriage license records, probate court files, voter registration records, and official county documents. Marriage licenses cost approximately $60.00. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo ID and social security cards. No waiting period applies for adults 18 and older. Licenses are valid for 60 days from issue date.
Probate records cover decedent estates, guardianship cases, and adoption records. Adoption files are sealed under Arkansas law. Probate filing fees are approximately $165.00. The Clerk also maintains quorum court minutes, county court orders, DBA filings, and election records. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00. For mail requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order for payment.
Lawrence County Property Records
The Lawrence County Assessor is at 315 W. Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. Phone: (870) 886-2135. Fax: (870) 886-2514. Julia Hall is the Assessor. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The screenshot below is from the Lawrence County page on ARCountyData.com, the free statewide property portal.
ARCountyData.com lets you look up Lawrence County property data by owner name, parcel number, or address without paying a fee. Data includes ownership records, assessed values, legal descriptions, and tax information.
All real and personal property in Lawrence County is assessed at 20% of market value. Real property runs from January 1 through July 1. Personal property assessment runs January 1 through May 31 each year. Late filings carry a 10% penalty. The Amendment 79 homestead credit of up to $600 is available for qualifying primary residences. Owners who are 65 or older or 100% disabled may qualify for a taxable value freeze.
Lawrence County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is at 315 W. Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. Phone: (870) 886-2525. Fax: (870) 886-2514. Tony Burnett is the Sheriff. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Sheriff maintains arrest records, jail rosters, booking logs, and incident reports for all individuals taken into custody in Lawrence County. These records are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Requests can be submitted in person at the office or by mail. Include a written description of the records and payment for copy fees.
The Sheriff's Office also operates the county detention center and handles civil process serving. For statewide criminal history background checks, contact the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Current state prison inmates are searchable through the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Lawrence County Tax Records
Property tax collection in Lawrence County runs from March 1 through October 15 each year. Tammy Wiggins holds a triple role as County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, and Tax Collector, reachable at (870) 886-1111 at the courthouse in Walnut Ridge.
Tax records, payment histories, and delinquent parcel lists are all public in Arkansas. Unpaid taxes can lead to a lien and eventual tax sale. Property tax data for Lawrence County is also searchable at ARCountyData.com without any fee. Tammy Wiggins also serves as county Treasurer, managing county funds and financial records.
Note: Any person who misses the October 15 property tax deadline faces interest and penalties on the unpaid balance.
Free Online Tools for Lawrence County Records
Several free tools cover Lawrence County records without requiring a trip to Walnut Ridge. Court cases are at Arkansas CourtConnect. Property records are at ARCountyData.com. Business entity filings are through the Arkansas Secretary of State. Criminal history requests go through ACIC. Birth and death records are held by the Arkansas Department of Health.
FOIA requests to Lawrence County offices should be submitted in writing. Mail or in-person delivery to the courthouse is the standard method. State law requires a three-day response window.
Nearby County Records
Lawrence County is in northeast Arkansas and borders several other counties, each maintaining their own records offices.