Lincoln County Public Records
Lincoln County public records are maintained by several offices in Star City, Arkansas. The county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, and sheriff each handle different categories of documents, from court filings and property data to arrest logs and vital records. All offices are open Monday through Friday. This page lays out who keeps what, how to reach each office, what copies cost, and where to search online without paying a fee.
Lincoln County Records Overview
Lincoln County Circuit Clerk Court Records
The Lincoln County Circuit Clerk, Gail McMath, is located at 300 S. Drew Street, Star City, AR 71667. Phone: (870) 628-3154. Fax: (870) 628-3827. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This office acts as clerk of the civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile courts and serves as ex-officio recorder for all land documents filed in the county.
Court records you can access here include civil case filings, criminal case histories, divorce and domestic relations records, and child support files. Juvenile records are restricted. Land documents recorded by this office include deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. 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 transactions over $100.
Filing fees for new civil or domestic cases are $165.00. Reopening a cause of action costs $50.00. Certified copies of court documents are $5.00 each. Summons and subpoenas run $2.50 per person. You can search Lincoln County court cases free of charge using Arkansas CourtConnect. Gail McMath also holds a dual role as Tax Collector for the county.
Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, agencies must respond to public records requests within three business days.
Lincoln County Clerk: Vital Records and Probate
The Lincoln County Clerk, Rhonda Cox, is at 300 S. Drew Street, Star City, AR 71667. Phone: (870) 628-5114. Fax: (870) 628-3827. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This office handles marriage licenses, probate records, voter registration, and official county government documents.
Marriage licenses in Lincoln County cost around $60.00. Both parties must appear in person with a valid photo ID and social security cards. There is no waiting period for adults 18 and older. A license is good for 60 days from the issue date and must be returned to the Clerk's office after the ceremony. The office also accepts applications for voter registration, which must be completed at least 30 days before an election.
Probate records held here cover decedent estates, guardianships, and adoptions going back many years. Adoption records are sealed under Arkansas law. Probate case filing fees are approximately $165.00. The Clerk also keeps DBA filings, county court orders, and quorum court minutes. Copies generally cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an added $5.00 certification fee. For mail requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order.
Property Records in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Assessor, Tara Green, is at 300 S. Drew Street, Star City, AR 71667. Phone: (870) 628-5114. Fax: (870) 628-3827. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Assessor locates and values all real and personal property in the county at 20% of market value.
The screenshot below is from the Lincoln County Assessor page on ARCountyData.com, a free property search portal for the public.
ARCountyData.com lets you search Lincoln County property records by owner name, parcel number, or address at no cost, showing assessed values, ownership history, and legal descriptions.
Real property is assessed from January 1 through July 1 each year. Personal property must be filed between January 1 and May 31. A 10% penalty applies to late filings. The Amendment 79 homestead credit of up to $600 can reduce taxes on a qualifying primary residence. Owners who are 65 or older or 100% disabled may apply for a freeze on their assessed taxable value.
Lincoln County Arrest Records and Sheriff
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is at 300 S. Drew Street, Star City, AR 71667. Phone: (870) 628-3167. Fax: (870) 628-3827. Sheriff Steve Swint leads the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Sheriff keeps arrest records, booking logs, incident reports, and the county jail roster for anyone taken into custody in Lincoln County. Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, most of these records are public. You can request them in person at the office or submit a written request by mail. There is no online arrest portal specific to Lincoln County.
For formal background checks that require fingerprinting or certified criminal history, the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) handles requests through licensed providers. If you need to look up someone currently held in state prison, the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free online. The Sheriff also serves civil process and operates the county detention facility.
Tax and Collector Records
Property taxes in Lincoln County are collected from March 1 through October 15. The Collector's office is at 300 S. Drew Street, Star City, AR 71667. Phone: (870) 628-3154. Gail McMath holds a dual role as Circuit Clerk and Tax Collector. Mary Jane Seachris serves as County Treasurer.
Tax records, payment histories, and delinquent tax lists are public in Arkansas. You can use them to confirm ownership, check whether taxes are current, or trace a property's financial history. Unpaid taxes can lead to a lien and potential sale of the property. Tax data for Lincoln County is also viewable at ARCountyData.com at no cost.
Online Access to Lincoln County Records
Free tools make it easy to search many Lincoln County public records without visiting an office. Arkansas CourtConnect provides statewide court case access. Search by name or case number to find civil, criminal, and domestic cases. Not every old record is in the system, but most active cases and a good number of older files are available.
Property records are searchable at no charge at ARCountyData.com. The Arkansas Secretary of State maintains business filings and UCC records. For birth and death certificates, contact the Arkansas Department of Health, which handles vital records statewide. Counties do not issue birth or death certificates directly.
FOIA requests to Lincoln County offices should be submitted in writing, either in person or by mail. The county is required to respond within three business days. No single online portal exists for FOIA requests to county offices.
Nearby County Records
Lincoln County is in southeast Arkansas and borders several counties with their own records offices.