Montgomery County Phone Directory

The Montgomery County Phone Directory helps residents and researchers find contact information for government offices, courts, and public agencies in this west-central Arkansas county. Montgomery County is a rural county with its seat in Mount Ida. County offices here handle property records, court cases, tax collections, and law enforcement services. This page lists the key contacts and online tools for searching Montgomery County listings, making records requests, and reaching the right departments.

Montgomery County Office Contact Listings

Montgomery County government is based in Mount Ida, the county seat. The courthouse is the hub for most county departments including the county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, and collector. Calling the main county number and asking for the specific department you need is often the fastest way to get routed correctly.

The Montgomery County Assessor handles all property valuation records in the county. The assessor contact information at the Arkansas County Assessors Association Montgomery County page includes the current phone number, fax, and office address. If you need to find a property owner's contact info, look up assessed values, or file a homestead credit application, the assessor is the starting point.

The county clerk and the circuit clerk are two separate offices with different responsibilities. The county clerk handles voter registration, Quorum Court records, and assumed name filings. The circuit clerk manages court cases and serves as county recorder for land documents. Know which one you need before you call to save time.

Montgomery County Phone Directory for Property Records

Property records in Montgomery County are maintained by the assessor. Real property goes through a four-year appraisal cycle, while personal property must be reported annually between January 1 and May 31. If you miss the personal property window, a late penalty applies. Calling the assessor early in the year is a good practice for property owners in the county.

The Montgomery County Assessor listing on the Arkansas County Assessors Association site shows the current assessor contact details, including office phone, fax, and mailing address in Mount Ida.

Online property searches for Montgomery County may be available through the ARCountyData property portal, which provides free access to real estate records for participating Arkansas counties. The ACTDataScout system is another statewide search tool for parcel data including owner names, addresses, and assessed values. Both are regularly updated from county assessor rolls.

Senior residents age 65 or older may qualify for a property tax freeze on their primary residence under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution. Contact the assessor's office to get the application form and confirm the eligibility requirements. The homestead credit program also provides up to $600 annually for qualified primary residences.

Court Records and Circuit Clerk Contacts

The Montgomery County Circuit Court handles civil, criminal, probate, and domestic cases for the county. The circuit clerk maintains all case records and also serves as county recorder for land documents. Court records are searchable online through the Arkansas Court Case Search portal. Searches work by party name or case number, and the system covers courts statewide.

The AOC Court Records system provides a second entry point into the same statewide case data. For older records not yet digitized, a direct request to the circuit clerk's office is required. Administrative Order 19 governs which court records are available to the public online versus those that require a formal request.

Land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens for Montgomery County properties are filed with the circuit clerk. The grantor-grantee index allows searches through decades of land transfers. Recording fees follow the standard Arkansas statutory schedule.

Public Records Requests and FOIA in Montgomery County

Under Arkansas Code Annotated section 25-19-101, you have the right to request records from Montgomery County offices. This right covers staff contact lists, phone directories, departmental records, and most documents held by the county. Submit your request in writing to the records custodian at the office that holds what you need.

Response is required within three business days under Arkansas Code Annotated section 25-19-105. The agency must provide the records, deny them with a stated legal reason, or request a reasonable extension. The Arkansas FOIA portal offers sample request language and explains the process clearly. If a fulfillment cost is expected to exceed $25, the custodian must notify you in advance per section 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii).

The Arkansas Attorney General issues informal advisory opinions on FOIA disputes. If you receive a denial you believe is improper, contacting the attorney general's office is a reasonable next step. The AG's published FOIA opinions are also available free online.

Law Enforcement Phone Listings for Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff provides county-wide law enforcement, jail operations, and civil process service. The sheriff's office maintains records for incident reports and arrest logs. Check the county government site for the current non-emergency phone number. Routine records requests can be handled by phone or in person at the sheriff's office in Mount Ida.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center manages the statewide sex offender registry and provides public access online. If you need to verify a registered sex offender's status in Montgomery County, the ACIC site is the correct resource. Local law enforcement works with ACIC to keep the registry current.

The Arkansas State Police provides troop-area coverage for the west-central Arkansas region. State troopers handle incidents on highways and unincorporated roads. Their regional contact information is on the state police website.

State Resources for Montgomery County Contact Lookup

When county-level tools come up short, state databases fill the gap. The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 maintains the business entity registry for all Arkansas corporations and LLCs. If you need to reach a company based in Montgomery County, the registered agent name and address are searchable at no cost on the SOS site.

The Arkansas General Assembly directory lists contact information for all 135 state legislators. Montgomery County is served by specific House and Senate district members whose direct phone numbers are published on the Assembly directory page. This is your best tool for reaching state-level officials on county issues.

Vital records for Montgomery County residents, including birth and death certificates, are held by the Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock at (501) 661-2336. Records go back to February 1914. The department handles requests by mail, phone, and in-person visits at 4815 West Markham Street.

The Arkansas State Archives preserves older county records and historical directories for the west-central Arkansas region. If you need older contact data or historical address records for Montgomery County, the archives can assist. Research appointments are available at the Little Rock facility.

Neighboring County Phone Directories

Montgomery County is surrounded by other small Arkansas counties in the Ouachita Mountain region. If the contact or record you need is in a neighboring area, check these pages.

• Polk County Phone Directory
• Pike County Phone Directory
• Garland County Phone Directory
• Yell County Phone Directory
• Scott County Phone Directory

Each county page covers local office numbers, court records search tools, and property lookup resources specific to that area.