Search Randolph County People Records
A Randolph County people search starts at the courthouse in Pocahontas. The county sits in the rolling hills of north Arkansas along the Black River. Records are split between four offices. The County Clerk holds marriage and probate files. The Circuit Clerk runs court files and land deeds. The Sheriff lists jail bookings and current warrants. The Assessor ties owners to land. State tools fill in court history, prison records, and voter info for any Randolph County people search.
Randolph County Quick Facts
Randolph County Clerk People Search
The Randolph County Clerk is at 107 W. Broadway, Pocahontas, AR 72455. The phone is (870) 892-5522. This office holds marriage licenses, probate files, voter registration cards, and DBA filings. Marriage records run from county formation in 1835 through today. Both parties must show in person with a photo ID to apply for a license. Once the ceremony is over, the clerk records it. Anyone can request a copy of a marriage record under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Probate files cover wills, estates, small estates, guardianships, and adoptions. Adoption files stay sealed by court order. The rest open to the public. Estate files often name heirs, list assets, and show the executor. Use these to trace family ties or to confirm who took over after a death. Probate rules sit in Arkansas Code Annotated Title 28.
The clerk also keeps the voter rolls. Rolls are open under state law and show name, address, party, and date of birth. You can verify your own status fast at the state Voter View tool.
Note: Marriage licenses in Randolph County require cash payment in most cases, so call ahead at (870) 892-5522 to confirm fees and accepted payment forms.
Circuit Court Records in Randolph County
The Randolph County Circuit Clerk works out of the courthouse in Pocahontas. The phone is (870) 892-5525. The office handles civil suits, criminal cases, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate. Juvenile files are sealed. The rest are public. The clerk also acts as County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC-1 filings. A people search at this office can pull court history, real property history, or business filings tied to a name.
Run an online Randolph County people search through the state portal. The link is below.
The CourtConnect tool above covers Randolph County circuit court files. Visit caseinfo.arcourts.gov to run a free name search.
For paper copies, walk into the clerk's office. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. Copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus per page fees. The clerk also files UCC statements that name a debtor and a secured party, which is useful for any person tied to a small farm or business.
Randolph County Sheriff Jail Records
The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is at 1510 Pace Road, Pocahontas, AR 72455. The phone is (870) 892-8888. The sheriff runs the county jail and books people from across Randolph County, including small towns like Maynard, Biggers, and Reyno. Arrest reports, jail rosters, incident reports, and active warrants are open under FOIA, with limits for ongoing cases.
Send a written request to the records desk for an arrest report. Include the name, the date, and your contact info. The fee runs about $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Bring a photo ID if you go in person.
For people moved to a state prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The list shows the ADC number, current facility, parole eligibility, and offense. Family or victims who want a release alert can sign up at VINElink. The state also runs a name based criminal history check at cbc.ark.org for $22.00.
The Arkansas DOC inmate locator above tracks any Randolph County resident sent to state prison. Open it at apps.ark.org/inmate_info.
Property Records in Randolph County
The Randolph County Assessor sets value on real and personal property in the county. The phone is (870) 892-3200. Real property is assessed at 20% of fair market value. Personal property like cars, boats, trailers, and farm equipment must be listed by May 31 each year. A 10% penalty kicks in after that under Arkansas Statute 26-26-201. The Tax Collector at (870) 892-5491 takes payment from March 1 through October 15.
The Recorder at (870) 892-5522 indexes deeds, mortgages, and liens. A property search ties a person to a parcel and a chain of past owners. Use it for family trees, due diligence, or to check who holds title.
The county also offers the $600 Homestead Credit for owners who claim the parcel as a primary home. Owners 65 and older or those with a disability can apply for a Property Tax Freeze.
Vital Records and Background Checks
For births and deaths, the source is the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office at 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205. The phone is (501) 661-2336. Birth records cost $12.00 for the first copy. Death records cost $10.00. Order online via VitalChek or in person. Birth records are not public; only the named person, parents, a guardian, or a legal rep can get one.
Marriage licenses for Randolph County couples stay at the County Clerk in Pocahontas. State backup copies are at the Department of Health. Divorce decrees are at the Circuit Clerk where the case was filed.
For a state criminal background check, use the Arkansas State Police system at cbc.ark.org. Name based checks cost $22.00. Volunteers pay $11.00. National FBI fingerprint based checks cost $13.00. You need a signed release from the subject.
The Arkansas State Police background portal above is the only official source of state name based criminal history. Run a check at cbc.ark.org.
Note: Sealed and expunged cases under Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-90-1401 will not show on a name based check or in court files, so a clean result is not proof of a clean past.
Sex Offender Registry Search
The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the public sex offender registry for the state, including all of Randolph County. Search by name, city, county, or zip code at acic.org. The result shows the offender's name, photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level. Risk levels run 1 (low) to 4 (sexually violent predator). The address radius search shows who is near a school or a park. Local sheriff deputies verify each address every year.
Note that the registry only lists people convicted of qualifying offenses who still have to register. People charged but not convicted, or those whose convictions have been overturned, are not listed.
Cities and Towns in Randolph County
Pocahontas is the county seat and the largest city. Other towns include Maynard, Biggers, Reyno, O'Kean, and Ravenden Springs. None of these meet the population threshold for a stand alone city page on this site, but the County Clerk and Circuit Clerk in Pocahontas hold records for residents of every town in Randolph County.
Randolph County Voter Lookup
Use the state Voter View tool to confirm your registration, see your polling place, and find your representatives. Run a search at voterview.ar-nova.org with a name and date of birth. The Randolph County Clerk handles new sign ups, address changes, and party changes. Voter rolls are public under state law. Campaigns and the press can buy the full list from the clerk for a per name fee. Use the Secretary of State's portal at sos.arkansas.gov/elections for absentee, early, and overseas voting rules.
Nearby Counties
If your subject lived or worked outside Randolph County, run the same Arkansas people search in a nearby county. The neighbors are Clay County, Greene County, Lawrence County, Sharp County, and Fulton County. Each county has its own clerk, sheriff, and assessor. Court files for these counties also show up on the same statewide CourtConnect tool, so you can search them all from one site.