Benton County Phone Directory Listings
The Benton County Phone Directory covers contact info for courts, government offices, and public agencies serving Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Centerton, Siloam Springs, and the rest of northwest Arkansas's most populated county. Benton County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Arkansas, and its government offices handle a large volume of records and public requests. This guide compiles the key phone listings and online tools you need to reach the right department without searching through multiple sites.
Benton County Government Office Directory
The Benton County government portal at www.bentoncountyar.gov is the main hub for finding department contact information. All county offices are headquartered at 215 E. Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. The site lists elected offices and staff contacts for each department, including hours and mailing addresses.
The County Judge oversees county operations and road departments. Benton County coordinates with 17 school districts, multiple cities, and numerous special districts for tax and services purposes. The Quorum Court meets regularly to conduct county business. Its minutes are public records available through the County Clerk's office.
Online services from Benton County include property tax payment, vehicle renewal, and voter registration. The county also maintains a dedicated emergency management program. Contact details for all these services are listed on the main government site.
The Benton County Assessor's office at bentoncountyar.gov/assessor shows the county's assessment portal and contact details. Reaching out through the site or calling (479) 271-1037 puts you in touch with the assessor at 215 E. Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712.
The Benton County Assessor portal shown above provides online assessment tools and contact information for property owners across the county's more than 150,000 parcels.
Note: Under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution, Benton County seniors age 65 and older may apply for a property tax freeze on their primary residence through the Assessor's office.
Benton County Phone Directory for Circuit Court
The Benton County Circuit Clerk, Brenda DeShields, can be reached at (479) 271-1000. The office is at 215 E. Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. The clerk handles records for the 19th Judicial Circuit, covering civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations cases. The circuit clerk's page is at www.bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk.
The circuit clerk's office at bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk provides a look at the office's services and public access options for court records in the 19th Judicial Circuit.
The Benton County Circuit Clerk page shown above outlines court records access procedures, e-filing options for attorneys, and contact details for the Bentonville courthouse office.
As the ex-officio county recorder, the Circuit Clerk also maintains all land records -- deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments that affect real property. Land records date back to the county's founding. Both physical and digital formats are maintained. Marriage license applications require both parties to appear in person with valid ID and social security numbers. Passport acceptance services are available by appointment.
The court records search at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lets you look up Benton County cases online. Administrative Order 19 sets the framework for what can be accessed digitally versus in person at the courthouse. E-filing is available for attorneys handling civil and criminal cases in the circuit court.
Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Benton County Sheriff's Office is at 1300 SW 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, with a main line of (479) 271-1008. The sheriff's page is at www.bentoncountyar.gov/sheriff. The office provides patrol and investigations for all unincorporated parts of the county and mutual aid to city police in Bentonville, Rogers, and Bella Vista.
The Records Division processes requests for incident reports, accident reports, and other public records during office hours. Warrant information is available, and the detention facility has its own contact line for bond and visitation. The jail's inmate roster shows booking details and charges for current detainees. The office also provides fingerprinting for licensing and background check purposes.
The 911 dispatch center operates around the clock for emergency communications. Civil process service -- including subpoenas and court orders -- is handled by the sheriff's deputies. Sex offender registration and verification is conducted in compliance with Arkansas law. Registry data is publicly accessible through the Arkansas Crime Information Center.
Note: Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. gives the public the right to inspect most records held by the Benton County Sheriff's Office, subject to specific exemptions for active investigations.
Property and Tax Listings in Benton County
The Benton County Assessor's office maintains records for over 150,000 properties. Online property assessment tools let new residents set up vehicle accounts and submit assessments without visiting in person. Business personal property must be assessed each year through specific forms for commercial property owners. Personal property deadlines run from January 1 to May 31.
Property records can be searched through ARCountyData.com and ACTDataScout. Both offer free access to ownership history, sales data, building details, and assessed values. Public access terminals at the Bentonville courthouse provide in-person research options for those without internet access.
The Benton County government portal at bentoncountyar.gov shows the full range of county services available online and links to assessment, court, and sheriff office resources all in one place.
The Benton County Government Portal shown above is the main directory for finding contact numbers and online services for departments across the county's rapidly growing region.
Public Records and FOIA Requests
Benton County residents have broad rights to inspect government records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at § 25-19-101 et seq. This covers court records, tax rolls, sheriff reports, meeting minutes, and more. Requests go to the custodian of the specific records you want. Each office designates a custodian under § 25-19-105.
Response must come within three business days. If the request will cost more than $25, payment can be required upfront per § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii). Most simple requests cost far less. The Arkansas FOIA portal has request forms and guidance on how to write an effective request.
For disputed denials, the Arkansas Attorney General can issue an opinion on whether a government body properly withheld records. This process is free and accessible to any Arkansas resident. Benton County, like all counties, is required to follow the AG's guidance on records access.
State Resources for Benton County Contact Lookup
The Arkansas Secretary of State business search is a fast way to find registered companies in Benton County. With a large number of businesses based in Bentonville and Rogers, this database sees frequent use. You can search by entity name, registered agent, or entity type to find contact addresses.
Vital records for Benton County -- including birth and death certificates -- go through the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336. The Arkansas Assembly Directory lists state legislators by district with Capitol office phone numbers. Benton County has multiple legislative representatives given its large and growing population.
The NETR Online Arkansas directory provides a county-by-county index of public records resources including assessor, recorder, and tax collector contacts. It's a useful cross-reference when you're not sure which system holds a particular type of record for Benton County.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Benton County sits in the northwest corner of Arkansas and borders several counties and Missouri to the north. Browse phone directory pages for neighboring areas below.
The cities of Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Centerton, and Siloam Springs are all located in Benton County and have their own phone directory pages.