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Conway County Property Records

How To Search Property Records in Conway County in 2026

ConwayRecords.us provides access to publicly available information related to property records in Conway County, Arkansas. Members of the public may find ownership history, recorded deeds, tax assessment data, mortgage filings, and lien information through this resource. Available record categories include property transfers, encumbrances, tax records, plat maps, and building permit data. Information presented reflects public records and may not capture every transaction or document on file with county offices.

Members of the public may search Conway County property records through several official channels, including online databases maintained by the county assessor, circuit clerk, and collector. The primary official resources are:

Conway County Assessor's Office – property valuations, ownership data, and parcel information
Conway County Circuit Clerk – recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title
Conway County Collector – tax bills, payment history, and delinquency records
Arkansas GIS Office – statewide mapping and parcel boundary data

Multiple Access Methods:

Online searches – the most convenient option for recent records; available through county and state portals
In-person visits – required for certified copies and access to older or undigitized records
By mail – written requests submitted to the appropriate county office with applicable fees
Through professionals – title companies, real estate attorneys, and licensed abstractors provide comprehensive searches

1. Property Appraiser Website

The Conway County Assessor maintains the primary online database for property assessment and ownership information. Access is free and requires no registration.

Search Options:

By property address
By owner name
By parcel ID number
By subdivision name
By map or GIS location

Information Available:

Current owner name and mailing address
Legal description and parcel number
Land use and zoning classification
Square footage, year built, lot size, and building type
Assessed value, taxable value, and exemptions applied
Sales history and GIS map location

How to Search:

Visit the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division portal or the county assessor's online system
Select a search type (address, owner name, or parcel ID)
Enter the search criteria in the appropriate field
Review the results list returned by the system
Select a specific parcel to view the full property card
Review ownership details, valuation history, and sales data
Print or save the information as needed

Conway County Assessor's Office 117 S. Moose St., Suite 201 Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9636 Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division

2. County Clerk / Recorder Official Records Search

The Conway County Circuit Clerk records and indexes all instruments affecting real property, including deeds, mortgages, and liens. Basic search access is available to the public.

Searchable By:

Grantor name (seller)
Grantee name (buyer)
Document type
Recording date range
Book and page number or instrument number

Documents Available:

Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and special warranty deeds
Mortgages and deeds of trust
Satisfactions and releases of mortgage
Mechanic's liens, judgment liens, and tax liens
Easements and declarations of restrictions
Plats and surveys
Lis pendens notices
Powers of attorney affecting property

How to Search:

Contact the Conway County Circuit Clerk's office directly or access any available online index
Select the appropriate search type (grantor, grantee, document type, or date range)
Enter the search criteria
Review the results and note the book and page or instrument number
Request document images from the clerk's office; fees may apply per page

Conway County Circuit Clerk 117 S. Moose St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9621 Arkansas Courts

3. Tax Collector Website

The Conway County Collector maintains tax payment records accessible to the public at no charge.

Search By:

Property address
Owner name
Parcel or tax account number

Information Available:

Current tax bill and payment status
Outstanding balances and delinquency information
Exemptions applied and millage rates
Tax certificate information for delinquent accounts
Payment options and installment plan status

Conway County Collector's Office 117 S. Moose St., Suite 103 Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9600 Arkansas Collector Association

4. GIS / Mapping System

The Arkansas GIS Office provides statewide interactive mapping tools that include parcel boundaries, aerial photography, zoning layers, flood zones, and environmental features. Members of the public may navigate the map to a specific location, click on a parcel, and view linked property information.

In-Person Searches:

Conway County Assessor's Office 117 S. Moose St., Suite 201 Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9636 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division

Services available in person include public access computers, staff assistance, property cards, maps and plats, and exemption applications.

Conway County Circuit Clerk 117 S. Moose St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9621 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Arkansas Courts

Services available in person include viewing official records, requesting certified copies, searching grantor/grantee indexes, and accessing record books.

Conway County Collector's Office 117 S. Moose St., Suite 103 Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9600 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Arkansas Collector Association

By Mail Requests:

Property Appraiser (Assessor): Requests for property information may be mailed to Conway County Assessor, 117 S. Moose St., Suite 201, Morrilton, AR 72110. Requestors should include the property address or parcel number, a description of the information sought, and a self-addressed return envelope. Copying fees may apply.

Clerk / Recorder: Requests for copies of recorded documents should be mailed to Conway County Circuit Clerk, 117 S. Moose St., Morrilton, AR 72110. Requestors should specify the document by book and page, instrument number, or property address and approximate date range. Payment for applicable copy fees must accompany the request. Certified copies are available upon request.

Through Professionals:

Title companies provide comprehensive title searches, abstracts of title, and title insurance commitments that identify all recorded interests in a property. Real estate attorneys offer legal title opinions and assistance with complex ownership issues or disputes. Licensed real estate agents may access MLS data for listed properties, pull property histories, and obtain comparable sales data as part of their representation services. Costs for professional services vary by provider and scope of work.

Search Tips:

When searching by address, use the complete street address and try variations with and without directional prefixes (N, S, E, W)
When searching by owner name, try last name first and check spelling variations, including maiden names and business entity names
When searching by legal description, use the exact description from the deed, including subdivision name and lot and block numbers
For historical records not available online, an in-person visit to the courthouse is required; staff can assist with microfilm and archived books

Common Search Challenges:

Very recent transactions may not yet appear online due to recording delays. Very old records may not be digitized and require in-person access. Common names and similar addresses may return multiple results; verification by parcel number or legal description resolves ambiguity. Documents filed under seal, unrecorded private agreements, and pending sales prior to closing are not accessible through public property record systems.

What Is Conway County Property Records

Conway County property records are official documents related to real property — land and buildings — maintained by county government offices and constituting the legal record of property ownership, transfers, and encumbrances. These records are essential for establishing clear title and are accessible to any member of the public.

Purpose of Property Records:

Establish legal ownership and provide chain of title
Record encumbrances such as mortgages and liens
Document property transfers and assess property taxes
Determine property values and protect property rights
Enable title insurance and facilitate real estate transactions

Types of Property Records:

Ownership Records include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, special warranty deeds, title documents, transfer records, life estate deeds, and trust documents affecting property.

Encumbrance Records include mortgages and deeds of trust, tax liens, mechanic's liens, judgment liens, easements, restrictions and covenants, homeowner association documents, and lis pendens notices.

Tax and Assessment Records include property tax assessments, tax bills and payment history, exemptions, millage rates, special assessments, and tax delinquency records.

Legal Descriptions include plat maps, surveys, subdivision plats, lot and block information, metes and bounds descriptions, and legal property descriptions.

Building and Permit Records include building permits, certificates of occupancy, code violations, zoning information, and land use designations.

Who Maintains Property Records:

The Conway County Circuit Clerk records, indexes, and maintains official instruments including deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Conway County Assessor maintains property valuations, assessment records, property characteristics, ownership information, and exemption applications. The Conway County Collector maintains tax bills, payment records, delinquent tax records, and tax certificate information. The Conway County Planning and Zoning Department maintains permits, inspections, zoning records, and code enforcement files.

Legal Framework:

Under Arkansas Code § 14-15-404, the Circuit Clerk is responsible for recording instruments affecting real property and maintaining those records for public inspection. Arkansas recording statutes establish the constructive notice principle, under which a recorded instrument provides legal notice to all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers. The Arkansas Secretary of State and the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division provide additional regulatory oversight of property records administration statewide.

Are Property Records Public Information in Conway County?

Property records in Conway County are public information. Under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, members of the public have the right to inspect and copy public records maintained by government agencies, including all instruments recorded with the Circuit Clerk and assessment data maintained by the Assessor. No special permission, stated purpose, or residency requirement is necessary to access property records.

As stated by the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, "it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that the electors shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the affairs of government."

Why Property Records Are Public:

Transparency in property ownership serves multiple public interests. The recording system provides constructive notice to all parties, preventing fraudulent transfers and establishing priority among competing interests. Public access enables real estate transactions, title searches, property appraisals, lending decisions, and market analysis. Tax assessment transparency supports accountability in government operations and community planning.

What Property Information Is Public:

The following categories of information are freely accessible to any member of the public:

Current and historical property ownership
Legal descriptions and property addresses
Sale prices and transfer amounts
Recorded mortgage amounts
Liens and encumbrances
Tax assessments and payment history
Property characteristics including size, age, and building type
Deeds and all recorded instruments
Plat maps and surveys

Privacy Considerations:

Social Security numbers and bank account numbers are redacted from recorded documents under current Arkansas law. Certain individuals — including law enforcement officers, judges, domestic violence victims, and stalking victims — may be eligible for address confidentiality protections under applicable state programs. Homestead exemption applications may contain financial information that is not fully subject to public disclosure; the Conway County Assessor's office can provide guidance on applicable policies.

Who Can Access Property Records:

Any person may access Conway County property records regardless of residency, ownership status, or stated purpose. Common users include prospective buyers, real estate agents and brokers, title companies, appraisers, lenders, attorneys, property owners reviewing their own records, investors, genealogists, historians, and members of the media.

Commercial Use of Property Records:

Commercial use of public property records — including real estate marketing, property valuation services, title insurance, investment analysis, and market research — is permitted under current law. Commercial data aggregators such as CoreLogic and First American compile public records into subscription databases. Anti-harassment laws, fair housing laws, and other applicable statutes continue to govern the use of information obtained from public records regardless of the public nature of the underlying data.

How Much Does It Cost to Get Property Records in Conway County?

The cost to obtain property records in Conway County depends on the type of record requested and the office providing it. Under Arkansas Code § 14-2-203, fees for copies of public records are governed by state statute and local fee schedules adopted by the county.

Current Fee Structure:

Record Type	Fee
Standard copy (per page)	$0.25–$0.50 per page
Certified copy of recorded instrument	$5.00 for first page + $0.25 per additional page
Recording a new instrument (deed, mortgage)	$15.00 for first page + $5.00 per additional page
Plat copies	Varies by size
Online document viewing	Free (basic search); per-image fees may apply for downloads
Tax record copies	Free online; nominal fee for printed copies
Assessment record copies	Free online; nominal fee for printed copies

What Is Available at No Charge:

Online viewing of assessment data through the Assessor's portal
Online viewing of tax payment status through the Collector's portal
Basic parcel searches through the GIS mapping system
In-person inspection of records (no copy fee for inspection only)

Accepted Payment Methods:

The Conway County Circuit Clerk and other county offices accept cash, check, and money order for in-person and mail requests. Some offices accept credit or debit cards; members of the public should confirm accepted payment methods with the specific office prior to submitting a request.

Fee Waivers:

Fee waivers may be available for indigent requestors or for requests made by government agencies. Members of the public seeking a fee waiver should submit a written request to the applicable office explaining the basis for the waiver.

What's Included in a Conway County Property Record

A complete Conway County property record contains several categories of information compiled from multiple county offices.

Ownership Information:

Current ownership data includes the legal owner's name or names, ownership type (individual, joint tenants, tenants in common, tenants by entirety, trust, LLC, corporation, or life estate), acquisition date, deed book and page or instrument number, and mailing address for tax bills. Previous ownership data includes chain of title information, prior owners' names, transfer dates, and historical deed references.

Property Identification:

Property identification data includes the site address and mailing address, legal description (lot and block number, subdivision name, plat book and page reference, section/township/range if applicable, and metes and bounds description), parcel ID or folio number, and tax account number.

Physical Characteristics:

Land information includes lot size in square feet or acres, lot dimensions, frontage, corner lot designation, land use designation, and zoning classification. Building information includes total living area, year built, number of stories, building type, construction type, exterior wall material, roof type, foundation type, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and number of rooms. Additional features recorded may include garage type and spaces, pool, porch or patio square footage, fireplace, central air conditioning, heating type, water source, and sewer system.

Valuation Information:

Assessment values include land value, building value, total assessed value, market value, just value, and capped value where applicable. Historical values for prior assessment years are also maintained, along with agricultural classification data where applicable.

Tax Information:

Current year tax data includes the total tax amount due, exemptions applied, taxable value after exemptions, millage rate, and a breakdown by taxing authority (county general fund, school district, municipality, and special districts). Tax history includes prior years' taxes paid, payment dates, and delinquency history. Exemptions that may appear in the record include homestead, senior, disability, veteran, widow/widower, agricultural, conservation, and historic preservation exemptions.

Sales History:

Sales history includes sale dates, sale prices, sale types (warranty deed, quitclaim deed, gift, inheritance, foreclosure, tax deed, divorce transfer, or trust transfer), deed document numbers, grantor and grantee names, qualified or unqualified sale designation, and documentary stamp amounts.

Encumbrances and Liens:

Mortgage data includes recorded mortgages, mortgage amounts, lender names, recording dates, and book and page references. Lien data includes tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic's liens, HOA liens, code enforcement liens, and child support liens, with recorded dates, amounts, and lienholder names. Other encumbrances include easements, restrictions and covenants, leases, life estates, and lis pendens notices.

Legal and Regulatory Information:

Zoning classification, land use code, future land use designation, special district assignments (school, fire, water, and other taxing districts), deed restrictions, subdivision covenants, HOA information, building code compliance status, code violations, flood zone designation (FEMA), wetlands designation, and conservation area designations are all part of the complete property record.

Maps and Images:

Visual information available in the property record includes exterior property photographs, aerial photographs, GIS maps with property boundaries, plat maps, property sketches or floor plans, and street view imagery where available.

What Is NOT Typically in Public Property Records:

Current mortgage balances (only original amounts at recording)
Personal financial information beyond recorded documents
Interior photographs unless provided during an appraiser visit
Confidential exemption application details
Social Security numbers (redacted under current law)
Private agreements not recorded with the clerk
Actual purchase contract terms beyond the recorded sale price

How Long Does Conway County Keep Property Records?

Property records in Conway County are maintained permanently. The legal requirement to preserve recorded instruments affecting real property is established under Arkansas law, and no recorded deed, mortgage, lien, plat, or other instrument affecting title is subject to destruction.

Legal Basis for Retention:

Under Arkansas Code § 13-4-201, county clerks are required to maintain permanent records of all instruments recorded in their offices. The Arkansas History Commission provides records retention schedules and archival guidance for county government offices statewide. The chain of title principle requires that every transfer from the original land grant to the present owner be preserved and accessible.

Records Kept Permanently:

All recorded deeds are maintained permanently, dating back to the formation of Conway County and, in some cases, to the territorial period. All recorded mortgages, satisfactions, and releases are maintained permanently even after the underlying loan has been paid in full. All recorded liens and releases of liens, all plats and surveys, all easements, restrictions, covenants, declarations, and court documents affecting property are likewise maintained without expiration.

Format and Storage:

Very old records exist in handwritten ledgers or typed books. Mid-twentieth century records are available on microfilm. Recent records are maintained as digital scans in electronic document management systems with off-site backup and cloud-based redundancy. The Conway County Circuit Clerk maintains climate-controlled storage for paper and microfilm records and digital backup systems for electronic records.

Online Access by Time Period:

Time Period	Typical Access Method
Last 20 years	Fully online in most counties; immediate free access
20–50 years ago	May be online; microfilm available; staff retrieval same day
50–100 years ago	Microfilm or original books; staff retrieval; appointment helpful
100+ years ago	Archive storage; advance notice may be required; same public access rights

Property Appraiser (Assessor) Records:

Current and historical assessment records, property cards, and assessment rolls are maintained permanently. Exemption applications are retained for a period determined by the state records retention schedule, which varies by document type. Recent assessment history is available online; historical assessments are accessible at the Assessor's office.

Tax Collector Records:

Tax payment records are retained for a minimum of seven to ten years. Tax certificates are retained until redeemed or until a tax deed is issued. Tax deed records are maintained permanently. Delinquency records are retained for several years following resolution.

Accessing Historical Records:

Members of the public seeking historical records should contact the Conway County Circuit Clerk at (501) 354-9621 and specify the property address or legal description, the approximate time period, and the type of document sought. Retrieval time ranges from same-day to several days depending on the age and format of the record. Standard copying fees apply.

Conway County Circuit Clerk (Historical Records) 117 S. Moose St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9621 Arkansas Courts

Conway County Assessor's Office (Historical Assessments) 117 S. Moose St., Suite 201 Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9636 Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division

The Arkansas State Archives maintains historical county records and may hold documents predating the county's current record management systems. Public access to archived materials is available by appointment.

How To Find Liens on Property in Conway County?

Liens on property in Conway County are recorded instruments and are therefore part of the public record maintained by the Conway County Circuit Clerk. Any member of the public may search for liens using the grantor/grantee index maintained by the clerk's office.

Types of Liens Recorded:

Federal and state tax liens (IRS and Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration)
Judgment liens arising from court proceedings
Mechanic's liens filed by contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers
HOA liens for unpaid assessments
Code enforcement liens
Child support liens

How to Search for Liens:

Visit the Conway County Circuit Clerk's office at 117 S. Moose St., Morrilton, AR 72110, or access any available online index
Search the grantor index under the property owner's name to identify all recorded instruments, including liens
Search by property address or parcel number if the system supports those search types
Review all results for lien types, recording dates, amounts, and lienholder names
Request copies of specific lien documents; standard copy fees apply
For federal tax liens, the IRS Centralized Lien Operation maintains a separate federal lien registry searchable by taxpayer name
For judgment liens, search the court records maintained by the Arkansas Courts system under the judgment debtor's name
For mechanic's liens, search the Circuit Clerk's index by the property owner's name and filter by document type

Lien Release Verification:

After a lien is paid or otherwise resolved, a release or satisfaction must be recorded with the Circuit Clerk to clear the title. Members of the public should verify that a corresponding release has been recorded for any lien identified in a title search. The absence of a recorded release means the lien remains an encumbrance of record regardless of whether the underlying obligation has been satisfied.

Conway County Circuit Clerk 117 S. Moose St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9621 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Arkansas Courts

Title companies and licensed abstractors perform comprehensive lien searches as part of a full title examination and are equipped to identify all recorded encumbrances, including those indexed under name variations or prior ownership.

What Is Property Owner Rule in Conway County?

The property owner rule in Conway County refers to the body of Arkansas law and local regulations governing who may own real property, how ownership is established and transferred, and what rights and obligations attach to property ownership. Under Arkansas law, any individual, corporation, LLC, trust, or other legal entity may hold title to real property in Conway County.

Establishing Ownership:

Ownership of real property in Conway County is established by a recorded deed. Under the Arkansas recording statutes, a deed must be recorded with the Conway County Circuit Clerk to provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers. An unrecorded deed is valid between the parties but does not protect the grantee against a subsequent bona fide purchaser who records first.

Forms of Ownership:

Arkansas law recognizes several forms of co-ownership of real property:

Tenancy in common – two or more owners each hold an undivided fractional interest; interests may be unequal and are freely transferable and devisable
Joint tenancy with right of survivorship – two or more owners hold equal undivided interests; upon the death of one joint tenant, the surviving joint tenant or tenants take the deceased's interest by operation of law
Tenancy by the entirety – available only to married couples; neither spouse may convey or encumber the property without the other's consent; the survivor takes the entire property upon the other spouse's death
Trust ownership – a trustee holds legal title for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries
Entity ownership – corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other legal entities may hold title; authority to convey must be established by the entity's governing documents

Homestead Rights:

Arkansas provides constitutional homestead protections for owner-occupied residential property. Under the Arkansas Constitution, Article 9, a homestead is exempt from forced sale for most debts. The homestead exemption for property tax purposes reduces the assessed value of an owner-occupied residence, lowering the annual tax obligation. Applications for the homestead property tax credit are filed with the Conway County Assessor's office.

Transfer of Ownership:

Real property in Conway County is transferred by deed, which must be signed by the grantor, acknowledged before a notary public, and recorded with the Circuit Clerk. Arkansas does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, but documentary stamps are required on deeds conveying property for consideration. The deed must contain a complete legal description of the property and identify the grantor and grantee with sufficient certainty.

Adverse Possession:

Under Arkansas law, a person who openly, continuously, exclusively, and hostilely possesses real property for a period of seven years under color of title, or fifteen years without color of title, may acquire legal ownership through adverse possession. A successful adverse possession claim must be established by a court judgment, and the resulting title should be recorded with the Circuit Clerk to provide notice to subsequent parties.

Conway County Circuit Clerk 117 S. Moose St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9621 Arkansas Courts

Conway County Assessor's Office 117 S. Moose St., Suite 201 Morrilton, AR 72110 Phone: (501) 354-9636 Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division