Phone Directory in Yell County
The Yell County Phone Directory is your resource for contact listings covering county government offices, courts, law enforcement, and public agencies in Danville, Dardanelle, and the surrounding Arkansas River Valley communities. Yell County is unique in Arkansas because it has two county seats, which means two courthouse locations and two sets of office contacts for many county departments. With a population of about 20,263, the county serves residents spread across rolling farmlands, forested ridges, and river valley communities. This guide helps you find the right phone number, address, or online tool for any Yell County directory search.
Yell County Government Contacts at Both Courthouses
Yell County operates from two courthouse locations. The Danville courthouse is at 101 E. 5th St., Danville, AR 72833, and the Dardanelle courthouse is the county's other seat. County Judge Jeff Gilkey can be reached at (479) 495-4860 for the Danville office or (479) 229-4858 for the Dardanelle office. He oversees county administration, road maintenance, and emergency management.
Sheriff Nick Gault handles law enforcement and can be reached at (479) 495-4881. Treasurer Debra Craig manages county finances at (479) 495-4896. For property tax payments, Collector Christie Davis operates from both locations: Danville at (479) 495-4869 and Dardanelle at (479) 699-3003. Knowing which office to call depends on where your property or case is located.
The Yell County Government portal provides a full directory of county departments with current phone numbers and addresses for both courthouse locations. Online services including property tax payments and records searches are available through the site. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, though confirming hours before visiting is always a good idea given the dual-seat arrangement.
Note: Yell County is one of only a few Arkansas counties with two active courthouse locations; many departments have separate phone numbers for Danville and Dardanelle.
Yell County Phone Directory for Assessor and Property Records
The Yell County Assessor, Sherry Hicks, maintains offices at both county seats. The Danville phone is (479) 495-4857 and the Dardanelle line is (479) 229-2693. The assessor keeps records for all property types in the county, including river valley properties, mountain properties, and agricultural lands used for poultry, hogs, and beef cattle production.
Personal property assessments are due by May 31 each year. Homestead credits up to $600 annually are available for qualifying primary residences, and senior citizen property tax freeze programs are available under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution for residents age 65 and older. Assessment appeals are heard by the County Equalization Board, and either assessor office can explain the process and deadlines.
The AR County Assessors Association Yell County page lists verified contact info for the assessor's offices at both locations. Online property searches are available through the ARCountyData portal and the ACTDataScout tool, both of which cover Yell County for deed and parcel lookups.
The Yell County Government website serves as the central directory for all office contacts, online services, and public records information for both Danville and Dardanelle.
The Yell County Government portal at yellcounty.net lists all department phone numbers for both courthouse locations and provides direct access to online payment and records tools.
Yell County Circuit Clerk and Court Records Contacts
The Yell County Clerk and Circuit Clerk, Anna Ward, maintains offices at both county seats. The Danville phone is (479) 495-4850 and the Dardanelle number is (479) 229-4404. Both locations handle a full range of clerk services, which is convenient for residents across the county.
The county clerk side maintains marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and official county records at both locations. The circuit clerk side holds civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations case files. As ex-officio recorder, the clerk maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and land records. Passport services and jury coordination are also available at both courthouse locations.
Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq., court records are public documents. The clerk must respond to records requests within three business days under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105. The Arkansas Court Case Search portal lets you search Yell County filings online. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 per additional page. The Arkansas Judicial Branch site lists contact info for judges and court staff in Yell County's judicial circuit.
Note: When searching Yell County court or land records, confirm whether the filing is located at the Danville or Dardanelle courthouse, as some records may be split by location.
Assessor Records and Property Contact Lookup
The AR County Assessors Association page for Yell County provides verified contact data for the assessor's dual offices in Danville and Dardanelle.
The Yell County Assessor listing on the AR County Assessors Association site confirms current phone numbers, fax lines, and mailing addresses for both courthouse offices, making it a reliable source before you call.
For broader property data, the NETR Online Arkansas directory indexes assessors, recorders, and tax collectors for all 75 Arkansas counties. If you're not sure which Yell County office to contact for a specific records type, NETR's directory can point you in the right direction.
Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo State Park Contacts
Yell County is home to two major state parks that attract visitors from across the region and employ significant numbers of local staff. These parks are managed by the state, not the county, but they're part of the public contact landscape for the area.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is at 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, with a main phone of (479) 967-5516. The park provides access to the 34,300-acre Lake Dardanelle on the Arkansas River. The Lake Dardanelle State Park page through Arkansas State Parks lists park contacts and program information.
The Arkansas State Parks listing for Lake Dardanelle confirms the park address and direct phone, useful when you need to reach park administration for permits or records inquiries.
Mount Nebo State Park is at 16728 Nebo Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834, with a phone of (479) 229-3655. The park rises 1,800 feet above the Arkansas River Valley and features 1930s-era cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Mount Nebo State Park page lists the park's contact details and services.
The Mount Nebo State Park listing on the Arkansas State Parks site provides the park's direct phone and mailing address, which is the right contact for permit inquiries and park administration matters.
FOIA and Public Records in Yell County
Public records held by Yell County offices are accessible under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. This covers meeting minutes, budget documents, agency correspondence, and many other government files. Requests go to the records custodian for each office at either courthouse location.
Agencies must acknowledge receipt within three business days under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105. For requests expected to cost more than $25, Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii) allows cost recovery before processing. Being specific about the records you need helps speed up the process and keeps costs low.
The Arkansas FOIA portal provides guidance and sample request language. The Arkansas Attorney General handles FOIA opinion requests if a denial seems improper. Full statutory text is on the Arkansas General Assembly site.
State Resources for Yell County Contact Searches
Several state agencies maintain records relevant to Yell County. The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 holds business entity records for companies registered in the county. Vital records are held by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336. The AOC Case Information System provides online access to Yell County court filings. The Arkansas State Archives holds older county records and historical phone directories. State employee directories and vendor records are available through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
For city-level contacts near Yell County, the Russellville Phone Directory covers the largest nearby city and serves as a hub for many regional services. You can browse all city and county listings from the main directory pages.
Nearby County Phone Directory Pages
Yell County is in the Arkansas River Valley and borders several other counties. The following pages cover office contacts and public records resources in neighboring areas.
All 75 Arkansas county pages are available from the Counties listing. City-level contacts for qualifying Arkansas cities are on the Cities page.