Find People in Yell County
A Yell County people search runs through two county seats: Dardanelle on the north side of the Arkansas River and Danville on the south side. Yell is one of only ten Arkansas counties with two county seats. The county was set up in 1840 and named for Archibald Yell, a former Governor of Arkansas. The County Clerk has offices in both towns. The Circuit Clerk works in Dardanelle. The Sheriff books people into the local jail. State tools cover most online lookups for any Yell County people search.
Yell County Quick Facts
Two County Seats Explained
Yell County has two county seats because the Arkansas River cuts the county in half. Years ago, crossing the river was hard. So the state set up an office in Dardanelle on the north side and Danville on the south side. Both towns have a clerk's office and a courthouse. The Dardanelle office is at 101 E. 4th Street. The Danville office is at 101 S. Union Street. Same phone for both: (479) 495-4850. Pick the office on your side of the river to save a trip.
Note: The Circuit Clerk and the main jail are in Dardanelle, but you can file simple records like marriage licenses at either Yell County clerk office.
Yell County Clerk Records
The Yell County Clerk holds marriage licenses, probate files, county court records, and voter rolls. The Dardanelle office is at 101 E. 4th Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. The Danville office is at 101 S. Union Street, Danville, AR 72833. The shared phone is (479) 495-4850. Couples must apply in person with a photo ID. The license is good for 60 days. State law sets the rules under Arkansas Code Annotated § 9-11-201.
Probate files cover estates, small estate affidavits, guardianships, and adoptions. Adoption files stay sealed. The rest are open under the Arkansas FOIA. Copy fees run about $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document.
The clerk also runs voter registration for Yell County. Voter rolls are public under state law. Use voterview.ar-nova.org to check your own status fast.
Circuit Court and Land Records
The Yell County Circuit Clerk works at the courthouse in Dardanelle. Call (479) 495-4855. The clerk holds civil, criminal, domestic, and probate files for the 15th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Conway, Logan, Scott, and Polk counties. The clerk also acts as the ex officio County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, and liens.
Search Yell County court files free at CourtConnect. The system covers civil, criminal, domestic, and probate dockets and shows party names, attorneys, hearing dates, and a full docket. The state runs the system through the Administrative Office of the Courts. Use the percent sign as a wildcard if you only have part of a name.
For paper copies, go to the clerk in person. Copies cost about $0.50 per page. A certified copy costs $5.00 plus the per page fee. Land records run back to the 1800s. The clerk can help you trace a chain of title for a small fee.
The CourtConnect portal above is the main free search for any Yell County people search of court files. Open it at caseinfo.arcourts.gov.
Yell County Sheriff and Jail
The Yell County Sheriff's Office is at 101 E. 4th Street in Dardanelle, in the same complex as the clerk. Call (479) 495-4880. The sheriff books people into the county jail and posts a current roster. Arrest records, jail logs, incident reports, and active warrants are open under FOIA, with limits for ongoing cases. The sheriff also handles civil process, evictions, and patrol for the rural parts of the county and the small towns of Plainview, Havana, Belleville, and Ola.
For state inmates already moved into prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The state list shows the ADC number, the unit, the parole eligibility date, and the offense. Family or victims who want a release notice can sign up at VINElink.
The state inmate locator above shows where any Yell County resident sent to a state prison is now held. Open it at apps.ark.org/inmate_info.
Vital Records and Background Checks
Birth and death records for Yell County come from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office at 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock. Call (501) 661-2336. Birth records cost $12.00 for the first copy. Death records cost $10.00. Order online via VitalChek. Birth records are not public; only the named person, parents, a guardian, or a legal rep can get one.
For a state criminal background check on a Yell County resident, use the Arkansas State Police system at cbc.ark.org. Name based checks cost $22.00. Volunteer checks cost $11.00. National FBI fingerprint based checks cost $13.00. A signed release from the subject must be on file. Mail-in checks cost $25.00 and take 7 to 10 business days.
Sex Offender Registry for Yell County
The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the public sex offender registry. Search by name, city, county, or zip at acic.org. The result shows the offender's name, photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level. Levels run 1 (low) to 4 (sexually violent predator). Use the address radius search to see who is near a school or park in Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, or Plainview. Local sheriff deputies verify each address.
Yell County Property Assessor
The Yell County Assessor values real estate and personal property for both halves of the county. Real estate is set at 20% of fair market value. Cars, boats, and business gear must be assessed by May 31 each year. A 10% penalty applies after the deadline under Arkansas Statute 26-26-201. Search by owner name, parcel number, or address through the assessor's portal. The result shows ownership, mailing address, legal description, lot size, and assessed value. Many parcels include farm and timber land, with shoreline tracts near Lake Dardanelle.
The assessor handles the $600 Homestead Credit and the Property Freeze for owners 65 and older or with a disability. Tax payment is at the County Collector. Tax bills run March 1 through October 15 each year. Use the property data to confirm an address or tie a person to a parcel for any Yell County people search.
Yell County Voter Lookup
Use the Voter View tool to confirm your registration and find your polling place. Run a name and date of birth search at voterview.ar-nova.org. The Yell County Clerk handles new sign ups, address changes, and party changes at either Dardanelle or Danville office. Voter rolls are public under Arkansas law. The Secretary of State website at sos.arkansas.gov/elections lists rules for early, absentee, and overseas voting.
Cities and Towns in Yell County
Dardanelle and Danville are the two county seats. Other towns include Ola, Plainview, Havana, and Belleville. None of these towns have a stand alone people search page on this site because the populations are below the threshold. For local police records or city court files, call the city hall in the town directly.
Nearby Counties
If your subject moved out of Yell County, run the same Arkansas people search in a nearby county. The neighbors are Logan County, Pope County, Conway County, Perry County, Garland County, Montgomery County, and Scott County. Each one has its own clerk, sheriff, and assessor. Court files for these counties show up on the same statewide CourtConnect portal.