Madison County Public Records
Madison County public records are held by several offices in Huntsville, Arkansas. The county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, and sheriff each maintain separate files covering court cases, property data, vital records, and arrest logs. All county offices are open Monday through Friday. This page covers what each office holds, how to reach them, what copies cost, and where to search online for free.
Madison County Records Overview
Madison County Circuit Clerk Records
The Madison County Circuit Clerk, Sylvia Smith, is located at 201 W. Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. Phone: (479) 738-2215. Fax: (479) 738-2216. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This office serves as clerk of the civil, domestic relations, criminal, and juvenile courts and also acts as ex-officio recorder for land documents filed in Madison County.
Court records available here include civil case filings, criminal case histories, divorce records, and domestic relations files. Juvenile court records are restricted by state law. Land instruments recorded by this office include deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 per additional page. The Real Property Transfer Tax runs $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on sales over $100.
Filing fees for new civil or domestic cases are $165.00. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Summons and subpoenas run $2.50 per person. Court case searches are free at Arkansas CourtConnect. Sylvia Smith also holds a dual role as Tax Collector and Treasurer for Madison County.
Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, government agencies must respond to public records requests within three business days.
Madison County Clerk: Vital Records and Probate
The Madison County Clerk, Amanda Cantwell, is at 201 W. Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. Phone: (479) 738-2215. Fax: (479) 738-2216. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This office handles marriage licenses, probate court records, voter registration, and official county government records.
Marriage licenses in Madison County cost approximately $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 date it is issued. Voter registration is handled in person and must be done at least 30 days before an election.
Probate records kept by this office cover decedent estates, guardianships, and adoptions. Adoption records are sealed. Probate case filing fees run about $165.00. The Clerk also holds county court orders, DBA filings, and quorum court minutes. Copy fees are generally $1.00 per page, plus a $5.00 certification fee for certified copies. Mail requests require a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order for payment.
Property Records in Madison County
The Madison County Assessor, Reba McKinley, is at 201 W. Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. Phone: (479) 738-3521. Fax: (479) 738-2216. 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 Madison County Assessor page on ARCountyData.com, a free public portal for property searches.
ARCountyData.com lets you search Madison County property records by owner name, parcel number, or address at no cost, showing assessed values, ownership history, and legal descriptions.
Real property assessment runs from January 1 through July 1 each year. Personal property must be filed from January 1 through May 31. A 10% penalty applies to late filings. The Amendment 79 homestead credit reduces property taxes by up to $600 on qualifying primary residences. Property owners who are 65 or older or 100% disabled may qualify for a freeze on their assessed taxable value.
Madison County Arrest Records and Sheriff
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at 201 W. Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. Phone: (479) 738-2320. Fax: (479) 738-2216. Sheriff Rick Evans leads the department. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Sheriff maintains arrest records, booking logs, incident reports, and the county jail roster for all individuals taken into custody in Madison County. These records are available to the public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. You can request records in person at the office or send a written request by mail. There is no online arrest record portal specific to Madison County.
For formal background checks using certified criminal history data, the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) handles those requests through licensed providers. To search for individuals currently 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 Madison County are collected from March 1 through October 15. The Collector's office is at 201 W. Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. Phone: (479) 738-2215. Sylvia Smith holds triple duty here as Circuit Clerk, Tax Collector, and Treasurer. Tax records, delinquent tax lists, and payment histories are public records in Arkansas.
You can use tax records to confirm who owns a property, check whether taxes are paid, or trace ownership history. Unpaid taxes can result in a lien and potential sale. Tax data for Madison County properties is also available at no cost through ARCountyData.com.
Searching Madison County Records Online
You can find many Madison County public records from home at no cost. Arkansas CourtConnect provides statewide circuit court access. Search by party name or case number to find civil, criminal, and domestic filings. Most active cases are in the system, and older records are increasingly digitized.
Property data for Madison County is free at ARCountyData.com. For business entities and UCC filings, check the Arkansas Secretary of State. Birth and death certificates are held by the Arkansas Department of Health statewide. Counties in Arkansas do not issue vital records certificates directly.
FOIA requests to Madison County offices should be submitted in writing, either in person or by mail. The county must respond within three business days under state law. No single online FOIA portal exists for Madison County offices.
Nearby County Records
Madison County is in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. The following neighboring counties each maintain their own records offices.