Divorce records in Benton County, Arkansas, are available through several channels. BentonCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Benton County. You can also access records directly through the circuit court that issued the decree, the Benton County Clerk's office, and the Arkansas Department of Health's vital records division. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, so the right starting point depends on what you need.
Benton County Divorce Records Search
Benton County maintains divorce records through two primary offices: the Benton County Circuit Clerk and the Arkansas Department of Health. The Circuit Clerk's office keeps the full case files for divorces granted in Benton County, including:
- Divorce decrees and judgments
- Settlement and property division agreements
- Custody and support orders
- Motions, responses, and other case filings
The Arkansas Department of Health maintains divorce certificates — shorter summary records that confirm a divorce took place — for divorces finalized statewide since 1923.
You can search Benton County divorce case information online through the Arkansas Judiciary case search portal, which provides access to case details and, in some instances, links to actual court filings. For more information about the search tool's features, visit the Search ARCourts page.
Benton County Circuit Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Benton County
In Arkansas, divorce cases are handled by the circuit court. All Benton County divorces are filed in and decided by the Benton County Circuit Court. After a judge signs the divorce decree, it becomes part of the permanent case file maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office.
The Arkansas Department of Health also receives a report of each divorce and keeps a divorce certificate on file. These are two different records, and which office you contact depends on what you need:
- For the full divorce decree, settlement terms, custody orders, or other case documents — contact the Benton County Circuit Clerk.
- For a divorce certificate (a summary document confirming the divorce occurred) — contact the Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Vital Records.
Benton County Circuit Clerk
Arkansas Department of Health – Division of Vital Records
You can also request divorce certificates online through the Arkansas Vital Records website or through their approved vendor portal. Requests by mail are accepted as well.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Benton County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (Arkansas Department of Health) | $12.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of same divorce certificate (same order) | $10.00 each | Included with initial order |
| Court record copies (Benton County Circuit Clerk, non-certified) | $0.25 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Certified court record copies (Benton County Circuit Clerk) | $5.00 per document plus $0.25 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Online case search (Search ARCourts) | Free | Immediate |