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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Arkansas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, Arkansas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
37,008
Population
Census estimate
14,940
Households
Census estimate
$49,745
Median income
Annual household
$110,900
Median home value
Census ACS
El Dorado
County seat
In Arkansas
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Case Search • Arkansas Judiciary |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Property records | Map - actDataScout County Tax Collector - Union County Arkansas |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Search - Arkansas.gov Voter Information - Arkansas Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Union County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.unioncountyar.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the Arkansas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Arkansas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Arkansas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Arkansas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Union County Records
❌ Myth: "Union County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Union County are held by the Arkansas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Union County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Union County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Arkansas state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Union County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.unioncountyar.com — Official Union County government website
- caseinfo.arcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- portal.arkansas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & Arkansas Records
For records not specific to Union County, use Arkansas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Arkansas statewide record systems:
- Arkansas Court Records →
- Arkansas Criminal Records →
- Arkansas Property Records →
- Arkansas Vital Records →
- Arkansas Voter Records →
- Arkansas Wants & Warrants →
- Arkansas Licenses →
- Arkansas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Arkansas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Union County, Arkansas
Union County is located in south central Arkansas. The county seat is El Dorado (official site: https://www.unioncountyar.com/).
- Population: 37,008
- Households: 14,940
- Median household income: $49,745
- Median home value: $110,900
- Below poverty line: 18.6%
- Land area: 1,039.1 sq mi
- Population density: 35.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 16
Map - actDataScout
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County Tax Collector - Union County Arkansas
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If you do not have a statement or copy to bring with you, please be sure to tell us what you are trying to pay on or who you are paying for. Personal taxes are for vehicles or business/company contents (fixtures), and real estate taxes are for land, property, mobile homes or mineral interests.
Contact - Pay Property Taxes - Arkansas | Tax Payment Portal
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To contact your county official please go to the Association of Arkansas Counties website, select your county and then use the information provided there to contact your official. Find My County Official · I encountered a bug or an issue while using the website Information on this website is presented as it appears in the County Tax Collector database.
Union County Arkansas - ARCountyData.com - ARCountyData.com
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In general, the county collector collects taxes for the county and collects municipal, county, school, library and improvement district taxes and turns them over to the county treasurer. Under provisions of the Arkansas Code Annotated he/she is responsible for collecting all property taxes during the established installment periods after the taxes are assessed.
Voter Registration Search - Arkansas.gov
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The Arkansas Voter Registration Search is an online tool provided by the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office that allows individuals to search for their voter registration information in Arkansas.
Voter Information - Arkansas Secretary of State
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Click here for more information about voter registration status, polling locations and sample ballots.
Arkansas Secretary of State | VoterView
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State Agency - Online Voter Registration · Select How Registered · Registration Information · Confirm your address, party association, ballot statuses, and polling place locations · Not yet registered · No Matching Registrants · There are no registrants that match your search criteria ...
Case Search • Arkansas Judiciary
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For TIPS on navigating Search ARCourts, Click Here. If you experience problems with opening documents on your device, Click Here for troubleshooting the Safari settings to allow pop-ups
Search ARCourts | Arkansas Judiciary
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Union County Sheriff Department, AR Arrests, Warrant Lookup
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The sheriff's department also maintains a most wanted list.
District Courts | Arkansas Judiciary
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Additional Records
Citizen Connect
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Union County Sheriff's Office · Information · Contacts Missing Persons Most Wanted FAQ · Reports · Daily Report Incident Search Criminal Papers Search · Maps · Incidents Heat Map Active Calls · Online Services · Report Submission Tip Submission Inmate Confinements ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Union County?
Union County court cases are searchable through the Case Search • Arkansas Judiciary portal: https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad. Arkansas also operates a state-level case lookup through the CourtConnect system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Arkansas marriage records public?
Marriage records in Arkansas are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Arkansas law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Arkansas?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Arkansas State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Arkansas. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.