Find Phone Directory in Phillips County

The Phillips County Phone Directory provides contact listings for government offices, courts, and public agencies in this east Arkansas Delta county. Phillips County offices are based in Helena at 620 Cherry Street, where the assessor, circuit clerk, and county government share the same courthouse address. This page covers direct phone numbers, online search tools, court record access, and FOIA procedures for residents and researchers looking up Phillips County contact records and public information.

Phillips County Courthouse Phone Contacts

Phillips County government is centered at 620 Cherry Street in Helena, AR 72342. Several key offices share this address, each handling different types of records and services. Calling the correct office first avoids being bounced between departments.

Phillips County Judge Clark Hall oversees county administration. Reach the county judge at (870) 338-5500. County Clerk Shakira Winfield handles voter registration, Quorum Court minutes, and assumed name filings at (870) 338-5505. Treasurer Santresa "Tot" Mayfield handles county finances at (870) 338-5510. All are at the 620 Cherry Street courthouse address, and full contact information is at phillipscounty.arkansas.gov.

The Phillips County Sheriff Neal Byrd, Sr. can be reached at (870) 338-5555. The sheriff handles law enforcement, civil process, and the county jail. For property tax payments, contact the Collector's office at (870) 338-5580.

Phillips County Assessor and Property Phone Directory

Phillips County Assessor Jerome Turner maintains the assessor's office at 620 Cherry St., Suite 100, Helena, AR 72342. Call (870) 338-5535 or fax (870) 338-5586 to reach the office. The assessor's page at phillipscounty.arkansas.gov assessments covers assessment services, online lookup options, and how to file assessment-related questions.

Property records for Phillips County can be searched online through two free portals. The ACTDataScout real property search provides access to Phillips County parcel data including ownership, assessed values, and structure details. The ARCountyData portal offers a second free search option sponsored by the county collector, searchable by owner name, address, or parcel ID.

Real estate records from the assessor include ownership and property information, market and assessed values, taxes, land use, ownership transfers, and structure data. If you are researching who owns a piece of Delta farmland or need a mailing address tied to a specific parcel, the assessor's office or these online tools are the right starting point.

Senior property owners 65 and older in Phillips County may qualify for a property tax freeze on their primary residence under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution. The assessor administers this program and can provide the application form. The homestead credit and disabled veteran relief programs are also available through the assessor's office.

Phillips County Circuit Clerk and Court Listings

Phillips County Circuit Clerk Tamekia Franklin handles court records and land recordings at 620 Cherry St., Helena, AR 72342. Reach the office at (870) 338-5515 or fax (870) 338-5513. The circuit clerk's page at phillipscounty.arkansas.gov circuit-clerk describes the full range of services including court filings, land recordings, and passport services.

Land records in Phillips County date back to 1820, one of the earliest records sets in Arkansas. The circuit clerk records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, release deeds, powers of attorney, plats, and survey plats. Federal tax liens, mechanic's liens, and medical liens are also recorded here. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page plus $5.00 for each additional page, with a Real Property Transfer Tax of $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration.

Court case records for Phillips County are searchable online through the Arkansas Court Case Search portal by party name or case number. The AOC Court Records system provides an alternate route to the same statewide database. Administrative Order 19 governs which records are available publicly online versus those requiring a formal request to the clerk. Marriage license applications go through the circuit clerk's office.

FOIA and Public Records Requests in Phillips County

Arkansas Code Annotated section 25-19-101 and the sections that follow give you a strong legal right to request records from Phillips County offices. Contact lists, staff directories, and departmental records are covered. Written requests go to the custodian of the records you want. Under section 25-19-105, agencies must respond within three business days.

The Arkansas FOIA portal explains the request process and provides sample language. Keep your request clear and specific. Identify the office, the type of records, and the date range if relevant. If fulfilling the request will cost more than $25, the office must notify you first before incurring those costs per section 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii).

The Arkansas Attorney General can issue informal advisory opinions when a FOIA request is denied. If you believe the denial was improper, contact the AG's office for guidance. Published advisory opinions are free to read online and may address situations similar to yours.

Online Property Search Tools for Phillips County

Beyond the assessor's direct contact, several online portals let you search Phillips County property records without calling the office. The free online tax payment portal at taxpayment.countyservice.net allows property owners to pay real estate and personal property taxes online. This same system often includes a parcel lookup feature that shows owner name and tax status.

The NETR Online Arkansas public records directory lists direct links to Phillips County assessor, recorder, and tax collector resources with phone numbers and web addresses. This is a useful quick-reference when you need all three office contacts at once without visiting multiple sites.

GIS mapping services show Phillips County parcel boundaries, land use designations, and assessment zones. The assessor's office or the ARCountyData portal typically provides a link to the mapping layer. This visual tool is helpful when you need to confirm that a specific parcel is in Phillips County versus an adjacent county.

Historical and State Resources for Phillips County Lookups

The ARCountyData property search portal provides free access to Phillips County property records and owner contact data for residents and researchers using this statewide directory tool.

The Arkansas State Archives maintains historical Phillips County records through its digital heritage program at digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/phillips-county. This archive includes early deeds, land grants, court records, and historical city directories for Helena-West Helena. The archives phone number for research inquiries is (501) 682-6900.

For business entity contact information, the Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 maintains the registry of all Arkansas corporations and LLCs. Registered agent names and business addresses in Phillips County are searchable free online. This is useful when you need to reach a company but do not have a direct contact number.

The Arkansas General Assembly directory lists contact information for all state legislators by district. Phillips County is served by specific House and Senate members whose direct phone numbers appear on the assembly directory page. Check there to reach your elected state representative or senator.

Vital records for Phillips County residents are held by the Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock at (501) 661-2336. Birth and death records go back to 1914. Requests can be submitted by phone, mail, or in person at 4815 West Markham Street in Little Rock.

Browse Nearby County Phone Directories

Phillips County is in the Arkansas Delta along the Mississippi River. Several neighboring counties have their own records offices and contact directories. If the record or person you are looking for is in an adjacent county, check these pages.

• Lee County Phone Directory
• Monroe County Phone Directory
• St. Francis County Phone Directory
• Crittenden County Phone Directory
• Cross County Phone Directory

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