Centerton People Search
A Centerton people search runs through city offices and the Benton County courthouse in Bentonville. Centerton is one of the fastest growing cities in Arkansas. The city sits just west of Bentonville in Benton County and has about 18,000 residents. New subdivisions and annexations get filed every month. The City Clerk, the Centerton Police Department, and the city's district court hold most local public files. Use the tools below for any Centerton people search.
Centerton Quick Facts
Centerton City Clerk for People Search
The Centerton City Clerk is at 290 Main Street, Centerton, AR 72719. The phone is (479) 364-5191. The clerk holds council minutes, ordinances, contracts, and city property files. Because Centerton has grown so fast, annexation files and new subdivision plats are a common ask. The clerk runs the city election cycle and shares voter info with the Benton County Clerk. Most city records are open under the Arkansas FOIA.
Send a written FOIA request for any city record. The office must reply within three business days under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105. You do not need a reason. Anyone can ask. Copy fees are set by the city. Bring a photo ID for any in-person pickup.
The Arkansas State Police background check site above is the official state tool for any Centerton people search of criminal history. Visit cbc.ark.org to start a name based check.
Note: Centerton has grown so fast that some addresses on older permit files may no longer match the current street grid, so verify with the planning office.
Centerton Police Records
The Centerton Police Department keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and accident reports for the city. Fill out a request form with the date, the time, the place, and the names of those involved. Bring valid ID. Accident reports are usually ready in 5 to 7 business days. Incident reports under review may take more time. Copy fees apply per page. Most arrest logs and final incident reports are open under FOIA. Records that touch ongoing cases or that name juveniles can be held back.
The desk is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The department works closely with the Benton County Sheriff and Bentonville Police on calls that cross the city line. Crashes on Highway 102 may also have a State Police report on file.
Centerton District Court Search
The Centerton District Court handles traffic citations, ordinance violations, and most misdemeanor cases. Case files are public and can be searched by name or by case number. Files include the citation, the plea, the judgment, and the payment record. Pay tickets in person or by mail. Some fines can be paid online. Call the clerk to confirm a court date or a warrant.
For higher level civil and criminal cases, the Benton County Circuit Clerk in Bentonville runs the docket. Run a free statewide search at CourtConnect. The portal shows the case type, the parties, the lawyers, and a docket of every step. Sealed and expunged files do not show. For more local detail see the Benton County people search page.
The CourtConnect portal above is the main statewide tool for a Centerton people search of circuit court files. Open it free at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.
Inmate Lookup for Centerton
People held by the Centerton Police often go to the Benton County Jail at 1300 SW 14th Street in Bentonville. The Sheriff's Office posts a public jail roster online with names, booking dates, charges, and bond. For people sent to a state prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The state list shows the ADC number, the current facility, the parole eligibility date, and the offense.
To get a release alert on an inmate, sign up at VINElink or call (800) 510-0415. The free VINE service sends a text or email when the inmate moves or is set free.
Vital Records for Centerton Residents
For birth and death certificates, the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office in Little Rock is the source. Birth records go back to February 1914. Marriage and divorce indexes go back to 1917. Birth certificates cost $12.00 for the first copy. Death certificates cost $10.00 each. Order online via VitalChek, by mail, or in person. Birth records are not public in Arkansas. Only the named person, the parents, a guardian, or a legal rep can get a copy. Death records are public.
For a marriage license issued in Benton County, the Benton County Clerk in Bentonville is the source. The full state guide is online at the healthy.arkansas.gov records page.
Background Check and Sex Offender Lookup
The Arkansas State Police run 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. The system is set up under Arkansas Code Annotated § 12-12-1501. You need a signed release from the subject. Mail-in requests cost $25.00 and take 7 to 10 business days.
For sex offender lookups in Centerton, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.org. Search by name, address, city, or zip. The result shows the offender's name, photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level (1 to 4). The radius search is good when you want to know who lives near a school or park. Local Centerton Police verify each address.
Voter and Business Lookups
Confirm voter status fast at voterview.ar-nova.org. The Benton County Clerk handles new voter registrations and address changes. Voter rolls are public under Arkansas law. They show name, address, date of birth, party (if claimed), and voting history (but not the ballot itself). With Centerton's growth, address changes are very common, so check the date of the last update on any record.
For Centerton 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. A Certificate of Good Standing costs $3.00 and prints right away.
The Secretary of State business search above is the place for any Centerton people search tied to a registered firm. Visit sos.arkansas.gov/corps for the live database.
Centerton Planning and Permits
The Centerton Planning Department keeps building permits, zoning files, and code enforcement records. As one of the fastest growing cities in Arkansas, the office handles a heavy load of new subdivision plats and rezoning files each month. Permit records show the owner, the contractor, the value of the work, and the inspection log. Code enforcement files document past violations and any abatement work. The office also handles annexation paperwork as new neighborhoods join the city.
Run a permit history check on a property by name or address through city hall. Older files may take an in-person visit. Zoning files show the current zoning, any past changes, and any variances granted. The office is a stop for anyone trying to confirm work done by a contractor or owner of record. Use the data to round out a Centerton people search tied to a property.
Nearby Cities
If your subject lived nearby, run the same Centerton people search tools for one of the other cities in northwest Arkansas. Each city runs its own clerk and police records desk.
- Bentonville - Benton County seat, with about 55,000 residents
- Rogers - in Benton County, with about 70,000 residents
- Bella Vista - in Benton County, with about 30,000 residents
- Siloam Springs - in Benton County, with about 17,000 residents
- Springdale - in Washington and Benton counties
- Fayetteville - in Washington County, with about 95,000 residents