Bentonville People Search Lookup

A Bentonville people search starts with city offices and the Benton County courthouse a short drive away. Bentonville is the corporate home of Walmart and one of the fastest growing cities in the state, with about 55,000 residents. The City Clerk is the official keeper of city records. The Police Department keeps arrest and incident logs. For higher level cases, the Benton County Circuit Clerk runs the docket. Use the search tools below to start a Bentonville people search.

Bentonville City Clerk Records

The Bentonville City Clerk's office is at 305 SW A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone is (479) 254-5105. The office serves the corporate headquarters city of Walmart and manages city council records, ordinances, and municipal contracts. The clerk also keeps a long list of business licenses for the city's busy retail and hospitality sector. The office tracks city property records, building permits, and historical files dating back to the 1873 incorporation. Bentonville's fast growth means the clerk's office files thousands of new permits and license records each year.

Send a written FOIA request to the clerk for any city record. Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105, the office has three business days to respond. Anyone can ask. You don't have to give a reason. Copy fees are low and certified copies cost a small extra fee. The clerk also coordinates with the Benton County Clerk for all election matters and voter registration. For older 19th century files, ask about a research appointment.

Bentonville Police Department People Search

The Bentonville Police Department keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and accident reports for the city. To get a copy, fill out a written request with the date, time, place, and the names of those involved. Bring a photo ID. Most accident reports are ready in 5 to 7 business days. Incident reports tied to an active case may be held back. The Records Section also runs name checks for some city licensing.

Records that name a juvenile or that come from an active felony case may be shielded by law. Final reports on closed cases are open. Calls for service logs and booking files are open under FOIA. The office is open weekdays during normal business hours. Walk-ins are welcome but a written form moves things faster.

For statewide criminal record checks, the Arkansas State Police runs the official background check system at cbc.ark.org. A name based check costs $22.00. The system runs under Arkansas Code Annotated § 12-12-1501 and needs a signed release from the subject of the search.

Bentonville District Court Cases

The Bentonville District Court handles traffic citations, ordinance violations, misdemeanor cases, and small claims for the city. Files are public and can be looked up by name or case number. A typical file shows the citation, the plea, the judgment, and the payment record. Pay tickets online, by mail, or at the clerk's window. Some defendants qualify for a payment plan. Community service can take the place of a fine for certain offenses.

For higher level criminal and civil cases, the Benton County Circuit Clerk handles the docket. The 19th Judicial Circuit covers Benton and Carroll counties. Search those files free at CourtConnect. The state portal shows case type, parties, attorneys, and a docket of every step. Sealed and expunged files do not show up. For more, see the Benton County people search page.

The CourtConnect portal above is the main statewide tool for a Bentonville people search of circuit court files. Open it at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.

Inmate Lookup Near Bentonville

People held by Bentonville police or by Benton County deputies are booked into the Benton County Jail in Bentonville. The Sheriff's Office posts a public roster online with names, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. For people sent to a state prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The state list shows the ADC number, current facility, parole eligibility date, and the offense.

To get a release notice on a specific inmate, sign up at VINElink. The free VINE service sends an alert when the inmate is moved or released.

Vital Records and Marriage Licenses

For birth and death certificates, Bentonville residents go through the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office in Little Rock. Birth records start in February 1914. Marriage and divorce indexes go back to 1917. Birth certificates cost $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each extra copy of the same record. Death certificates cost $10.00 each. Order online via VitalChek, by mail, or in person.

Birth records are not public. Only the named person, parents, a guardian, or a legal rep can ask for a copy. Death records are open. For a marriage license issued in Benton County, the Benton County Clerk in Bentonville is the source. The clerk also issues new marriage licenses to couples planning to wed in the county. License fees apply. Pay in cash.

Background Check and Sex Offender Search

The Arkansas State Police runs the official state criminal background check at cbc.ark.org. A name based check costs $22.00. Volunteers pay $11.00. National FBI fingerprint based checks cost $13.00. You need a signed release from the subject. Mail-in requests cost $25.00 and take 7 to 10 business days. Bentonville's growth and large corporate base mean the city sees a high volume of these checks for new hires and volunteers each year.

For sex offender lookups in Bentonville, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org. Search by name, address, city, or zip. Results show the offender's name, photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level (1 to 4). Use the radius search to see who lives near a school or park. Bentonville police verify each address inside city limits.

Voter and Business Lookups

Confirm voter status at voterview.ar-nova.org. The Benton County Clerk handles new voter registrations and address changes. Voter rolls are public. They show name, address, date of birth, party (if claimed), and voting history. The ballot itself stays secret. For absentee, early, and overseas voting info, see sos.arkansas.gov/elections.

For Bentonville business owners, the Arkansas Secretary of State business search at sos.arkansas.gov/corps is the official source. Look up a company name, an officer, a registered agent, or a fictitious name. Results show the entity name, the agent, the principal office, the date filed, and the names of officers. With Walmart and a long list of vendor offices in town, business search results in Bentonville often run long.

The City of Bentonville site above is the central hub for city department contacts. Visit bentonvillear.com to start any Bentonville people search of city services.

Nearby Cities

If your subject lived nearby, run the same Bentonville people search tools for one of the cities in northwest Arkansas. Each city runs its own clerk and police records desk.

• Rogers - in Benton County, about 70,000 residents
• Bella Vista - in Benton County, about 30,000 residents
• Centerton - in Benton County, about 20,000 residents
• Springdale - in Washington County, about 86,000 residents
• Fayetteville - county seat of Washington County, about 95,000 residents
• Siloam Springs - in Benton County, about 17,000 residents