Arkansas open and public records are maintained by the courts of Arkansas.  Many public records are easily accessible through county courthouses.  Public records may include vital records, court records, driving records, incarceration records, background records and real estate records.  Other public records are available through state, county and local government offices.

Largest City in Arkansas: Little Rock

States Adjacent to Arkansas: Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Missouri.

Website: http://www.arkansas.gov

Population: 2,673,400 (2000 American Community Survey - US Census)

Arkansas is known as the first state in the United States where diamonds were found in natural coal pits.  The state is also known for having an eastern border of the Mississippi River.  The area also features the Ouachita Mountains and the Ozarks.

Arkansas State Police - Search crash reports by name, crash date and county.  Crash report searches are free, but you must pay to download the PDF copy of the report.

Arkansas Sex Offender Registry - Search for Arkansas Sex Offenders and download the sex offender registry.

Arkansas Department of Corrections - Search the inmate population information database and narrow down searches by crimes.

Arkansas History Commissioner - Research Arkansas archive materials including US Census Records, Manuscripts, Newspapers, Land Records and State Government Records.

Arkansas Secretary of State - Search for trademarks by name, owner, city, state and filing or registration number.

Arkansas Unclaimed Property Division - Search unclaimed property in the state of Arkansas.  May include uncashed checks, bank accounts, utility deposits and stock certificates.

Arkansas Secretary of State - Search the UCC filing system and download the full UCC database.

Arkansas State Medical Board - Online directory of medical professionals in the state of Arkansas. 

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission - Order your hunting and fishing licenses online.

Benton County Jail - Search for current inmate list and Benton County's Most Wanted.

Benton County Taxpayer Services - Search for online real estate records and assessor records.

Craighead County - Search for county information on ARCountyData.com through the Craighead County Assessor's Office.

Logan County - Search the Personal Property Online Assessment by last name and address.

Pulaski County - Personal Property Online Assessment allows you to reassess your personal vehicle.

Van Buren County - Search for property tax collector ePayment service.  Allows you to pay your personal property and real estate taxes online.

Saline County Tax Collector - Allows you to pay your property tax and real estate taxes online.

Washington County Archives Court Record Search - Search Chancery Case files, Civil Case files and Criminal Case files.