Searcy County Records Search
Searcy County public records are held at the courthouse in Marshall, Arkansas. The combined county and circuit clerk, assessor, sheriff, and treasurer each maintain separate sets of documents covering court filings, property data, land records, arrest logs, and vital records. This page covers who to contact, what each office holds, what fees apply, and how to search Searcy County records online for free. Note that early records in this county were lost due to courthouse fires in the 1800s, so record availability before 1881 is limited.
Searcy County Records Overview
Searcy County Clerk and Circuit Clerk
Searcy County combines its County Clerk and Circuit Clerk roles. Cassy Ward serves in both positions. Physical Address: Courthouse Square, 200 S. Highway 27, Marshall, AR 72650. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 998, Marshall, AR 72650. Phone: (870) 448-3807. Fax: (870) 448-5005. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Searcy County experienced significant record losses due to courthouse fires. Records were destroyed in January 1864, partially destroyed in March 1877, and destroyed again in August 1885. All records prior to 1881 are missing except deed record A, one chancery court record, one probate court record, and one circuit court record. This is important to know before searching for older records.
Records available from this office include marriage records from 1881 to present, probate records from 1881, circuit court records from 1881, and land records from 1866. Court records cover civil cases, criminal histories, domestic relations filings, and juvenile files. Divorce records maintained among equity records go back to pre-1950; post-1950 divorces are held at the Arkansas Department of Public Health. Marriage licenses cost $60.00. Both parties must appear with valid ID. Certified copies of marriage records are $5.00 to $6.00. Probate filings include decedent estates, adoptions, and guardianships. Adoption records are sealed under state law.
Land records available include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages and deeds of trust, liens (mechanic's, judgment, federal tax), lis pendens, judgments, subdivision plats, and easements and rights-of-way. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Two-sided documents count as two pages. You can search Searcy County court cases through Arkansas CourtConnect at no cost.
Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, public offices must respond to FOIA requests within three business days.
Searcy County Property Records
The Searcy County Assessor is Randy Crumley. Physical Address: Courthouse Square, Marshall, AR 72650. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1335, Marshall, AR 72650. Phone: (870) 448-2464. Fax: (870) 448-2496. Email: scassessor@gmail.com. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Assessor discovers, lists, and values all taxable property in Searcy County. Records available include property ownership records, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, tax history, and property characteristics and building details. Real property is appraised from January 1 through July 1 each year. Personal property assessments run January 1 through May 31. A 10% penalty applies for late filings.
Online assessment is available through CountyService.net for taxpayers who assessed in Searcy County the previous year. New residents or those who did not assess here before must visit the office in person and bring paperwork from the prior county, vehicle titles, or vehicle registration. Free property searches are also available at ARCountyData.com by owner name, parcel number, or address.
Searcy County Arrest Records and Sheriff
The Searcy County Sheriff is Kenny Cassell. Address: 301 Factory Road, P.O. Box 812, Marshall, AR 72650. Phone: (870) 448-2340 (available 24 hours). Fax: (870) 448-2106. Email: info@searcycountysheriff.org. Sheriff Email: kcassell@searcycountysheriff.org. Administrative hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The screenshot below is from the Searcy County Sheriff's Office website, which provides information on inmate search, records access, and law enforcement services in Marshall.
The Sheriff's website links to VineLink for inmate roster searches and the RPS/Inmate app for Android and iPhone, making it easy to check current custody status in Searcy County.
The Searcy County jail has a capacity of 30 inmates. The jail roster is available through the VineLink website and the RPS/Inmate mobile app. You can search by full or partial name or ID number. Information available includes identifying details, location, arrest data, charges, booking details, bond, release information, and mugshots. Video visitation is available through CityTeleCoin. Create an account at the CityTeleCoin website, select Arkansas and the Searcy County facility, choose the inmate, then schedule and purchase video visits. CityTeleCoin phone: 800-682-0707.
Criminal records held by the Sheriff include incident reports, arrest records, booking logs, mugshots, warrant information, and crime statistics. Written FOIA requests can be submitted in person or by mail. The Collector's Office shares the courthouse at Courthouse Square, Marshall, AR 72650. Phone: (870) 448-5050. Fax: (870) 448-4740.
For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers individuals held in state prison facilities.
Searcy County Treasurer
The Searcy County Treasurer is Mary Beth Martin. Physical Address: Courthouse Square, Marshall, AR 72650. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 38, Marshall, AR 72650. Phone: (870) 448-3828. Fax: (870) 448-4857.
The Treasurer maintains county accounting records, disburses tax revenues to taxing entities, and manages county funds. Property taxes are collected from March 1 through October 15. Online payment may be available through CountyService.net. Tax records including payment history, delinquent filings, and current balances are public records and can be viewed in person at the courthouse or requested in writing. Free property tax data is also accessible at ARCountyData.com.
Online Tools for Searcy County Records
Several free tools let you search Searcy County records from home. Arkansas CourtConnect is the statewide court search system and includes Searcy County circuit court cases. Search civil, criminal, and domestic filings by name or case number. Property data is available free at ARCountyData.com and through CountyService.net.
Business entity and UCC filings are searchable at the Arkansas Secretary of State website. For vital records like birth and death certificates, the Arkansas Department of Health holds those statewide. FOIA requests to any Searcy County office should be submitted in writing. Deliver in person at the courthouse square in Marshall or send by mail. Agencies are required to respond within three business days.
Nearby County Records
Searcy County is in north central Arkansas. Several neighboring counties each maintain their own records offices.