Phone Directory for Bentonville

The Bentonville Phone Directory gives you direct access to city office contacts, police records listings, public agency information, and court resources for the Benton County seat. Bentonville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas and serves as the county seat of Benton County in the Northwest Arkansas metro. This contact directory covers the Bentonville Police Department Records Unit, City Hall at 117 W Central Ave, the FOIA portal, and Benton County offices that serve residents. Whether you need a phone number, a mailing address, or a link to submit a records request, this page has what you need.

Bentonville Police Department Phone Directory

The Bentonville Police Department Records Unit is at 908 SE 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone number is 479-271-5900. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Records Unit is a civilian support unit that handles processing of accident and police incident reports, data entry for traffic and criminal offenses, and all FOIA requests directed to the Police Department.

The unit handles a high volume of requests for reports from the public. If you need a copy of a police report, incident record, or accident report, contact the Records Unit during business hours. The department also submits monthly statistical reports to state and federal agencies on criminal activity and arrest data, contributing to the statewide crime information system.

For vehicle towing questions, the Records Division can tell you where a towed vehicle is being held and what is needed for release. For fingerprinting services, including those for concealed carry permits and child adoption checks, appointments may be required. Call 479-271-5900 to schedule.

The screenshot below shows the Bentonville Police Department Records Division page, the main contact point for police records and FOIA requests.

Visit the Bentonville Police Records page to request reports, find hours and phone numbers, and learn about fingerprinting and FOIA services.

Bentonville FOIA Portal and City Clerk Directory

Bentonville provides a dedicated online public records portal through bentonvillear.justfoia.com. The portal lets any person submit a FOIA request electronically, track the status of existing requests, and receive responsive records electronically. This is one of the most user-friendly FOIA tools available for any city in Arkansas.

When submitting a request through the portal, be as specific as possible. Name the type of record you want (email, report, invoice, permit), the date range, and the department or person involved. This helps the city locate records faster and reduces back-and-forth. You will need to provide your name and email to verify eligibility under Arkansas law and to receive communications about your request.

The City Clerk is at 117 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712. Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq., the city must acknowledge requests within three business days. Under § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii), fees may apply for large requests that cost more than $25 to process. The portal covers all city departments, not just the police. If you need city council records, contracts, or ordinances, this is the right tool.

The screenshot below shows the Bentonville FOIA online portal used to submit and track public records requests for all city departments.

Use the Bentonville FOIA portal to submit public records requests, track request status, and receive records electronically from any city department.

Bentonville City Hall Contact Listings

Bentonville City Hall is at 117 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712. The City Council consists of 8 elected members serving 4-year terms with elections in even-numbered years. Regular council meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and meeting minutes are maintained as public records through the City Clerk.

The city's annual operating budget is approximately $51.5 million. Budget documents are public records available through the City Clerk's Office. The Benton County Detention Center is in Bentonville and serves as the county jail. It maintains an online inmate lookup tool for searching current detainees held in the facility.

Vital records for Bentonville residents are a county function. The Benton County Clerk's Office at 215 E. Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone 479-271-1013, issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records. Birth and death certificates are held by the Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock, not at the county level.

The screenshot below is from the Bentonville city government site, the main online hub for city department contacts and public service information.

Visit bentonvillear.com to access department listings, council meeting schedules, and public records resources for Bentonville.

Benton County Offices Serving Bentonville

Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County, so county offices are located right in the city. The Benton County Clerk at 215 E. Central Avenue handles marriage licenses and county records. The Circuit Clerk maintains civil court filings, criminal case records, divorce records, and probate documents at the circuit court level.

Property assessment records for Bentonville parcels are maintained by the Benton County Assessor. Property tax payments go through the Benton County Tax Collector. You can search Benton County property records through ARCountyData.com, a free portal for property research. The ACTDataScout statewide tool also covers Benton County for real property lookups.

For a directory of all county assessors in Arkansas, the Arkansas County Assessors Association maintains contact information for all 75 counties. This is useful if you need to find an assessor office in any part of the state.

Court Records and Listings in Bentonville

The Bentonville District Court handles traffic violations and misdemeanor cases within city limits. The Benton County Circuit Court handles felony cases, civil suits, family law, and probate proceedings. Both courts maintain public dockets. Since Bentonville is the county seat, the circuit court is located within the city.

Online court records for Bentonville and Benton County are available through the Arkansas AOC Case Information System. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The Arkansas Court Case Search tool is an alternative for quick lookups. Both tools cover all 75 counties and follow the rules set by Administrative Order 19 from the Arkansas Supreme Court.

The Arkansas Judicial Branch site lists all court offices with addresses and phone numbers. It also explains what court records are open to the public and what is restricted. For older case files not in the digital system, contact the Benton County Circuit Clerk directly.

State Phone Directory Resources for Bentonville

State-level directories add depth to local Bentonville contact listings. The Arkansas General Assembly Directory has phone numbers and office locations for all 135 legislators. Find your Benton County senator and representative through the district finder at arkleg.state.ar.us.

For business entity lookups, the Arkansas Secretary of State keeps the corporate registry with registered agents and contact information for all Arkansas businesses. The main office is at 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 256, Little Rock, phone 501-682-1010. The NETR Online Arkansas directory provides direct phone numbers for Benton County's assessor, recorder, and tax collector offices.

For criminal history beyond what the Bentonville Police hold, the Arkansas Crime Information Center is the state's central repository. The Arkansas Attorney General handles FOIA disputes and publishes guidance on public records access rights. For historical records and older city directories from Bentonville, the Arkansas State Archives is the place to go.

Nearby Cities and County Resources

Bentonville is in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. Check these pages for contact directory resources in nearby cities and counties.

• Rogers - Benton County, southeast of Bentonville
• Springdale - Washington County, south of Bentonville
• Fayetteville - Washington County seat, south of Bentonville
• Centerton - Benton County, south of Bentonville
• Bella Vista - Benton County, north of Bentonville
• Benton County - the county that governs Bentonville

See all Arkansas qualifying cities or browse all 75 Arkansas counties for more contact directory resources.