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Where can I get a list of the foreclosure sales?
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All foreclosures are
listed on the Office of the
Circuit Clerk Foreclosures page. |
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What is needed to bid at a
commissioner’s sale?
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- if paying in full the day of the sale: a check in
the full amount of the bid
- if paying 10% down the day of the sale*:
- a letter of credit from a loaning institution
stating an adequate line of credit for the remaining 90%
balance**
- a bond
to the court for the remaining 90% balance to be paid
within a court-designated time period
* All sales not paid in full the day of the
sale bear interest at the court-set rate (i.e., 10% per annum).
** This letter needs to be given to the Commissioner prior to
the sale. |
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Can I pay with a personal check on commissioner sale?
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Yes. However, the Commissioner
reserves the right to request a cashier’s check for payment. |
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Where do I pick up the paperwork to file for a divorce?
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The Benton County Circuit Clerk’s Office does not provide
forms to file for divorce. The Office of the Circuit Clerk
is prohibited by law
from giving legal advice. |
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Where do I file my notary information?
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Notary
information is filed in the Recorder's Office,
located at 215 East Central Avenue, room
202. For more information on becoming a Notary
Public, see the Arkansas Secretary of
State web site.
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How do I get a passport?
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Passport applications are located in the
Recorder's Office, located at
215 East Central Avenue, room 202.
See the
fee schedule for information on cost and what to bring when you apply for a
passport. You may also wish to visit the
Passport Services Office for further details and a copy of the passport
application.
If you need a
copy of your birth certificate for your passport application and were born in
Arkansas, contact the
Arkansas Division of Vital Records. If you were born in another state,
contact the government offices for the county or state in which you were born. |
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Can I get a copy of my marriage license?
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Marriage licenses are located in the
County Clerk's
Office,
located at 215 East Central Avenue, room 217.
Call 479-271-1013 for additional information. |
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Can I get a copy of my
birth certificate?
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Birth certificates
are kept at the Bureau of Vital Records in Little Rock.
For births outside Arkansas, contact the government offices of
the state of birth. |
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Where do I get a power of attorney (POA)?
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POAs are generally prepared by an attorney. Once issued,
it needs to be filed in the
Recorder's Office, located at
215 East Central Avenue, room 202. |
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What’s the
contact information for the District Courts?
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Information on the Arkansas state court system can be found on
the Arkansas Judiciary web
site. |
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How do I pay my
ticket or change my court date for a misdemeanor?
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Contact the appropriate District Court for
misdemeanors. This information may be found on the issued
ticket. Note: Circuit Court is for felony
cases or appeals that have been sent up from District court. |
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What are the filing fees to record a document?
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Filing fees are set by State Law; please see filing fees on the
Circuit Clerk’s web page. |
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Is there an extra fee for documents that do not meet
requirements?
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According to state law, documents failing
to meet requirements may be denied. The Clerk's Office
returns the document with an explanation attached. If the recorder waives the requirements of §14-15-402-(b) (1) for good cause, an additional fee of $25.00 will be required. |
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How do I file a materialman’s lien?
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Please note the Office of the Circuit Clerk is prohibited by
law
from giving legal advice and does not provide
materialman’s lien forms nor
instruct on document preparation.
To record the materialman’s lien,
bring the following to
the
Recorder's Office (215
East Central Avenue, room 202):
- the
prepared and notarized document
- proof
the person upon whom you are placing the lien has been
notified (i.e., certified mail receipt)
- recording fee
of $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional
page
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What are the office
hours for recording? Is the office open during lunch?
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The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
does not close for lunch. However, for operational
efficiency recording ends at 4:00 p.m.; remaining records will
be processed on the following business day. |
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Who should I inform about late payments?
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For late or delinquent payments, contact
Judicial Collections at 479-271-1081. |
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I would like to modify the terms of my
sentence. Who do I contact to request lower payments in exchange
for community service/time served?
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Only a court order signed by the judge can
modify terms. The Office of the Circuit Clerk is
prohibited by law from giving legal advice. |
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What forms of payment does the Circuit
Clerk's Office accept?
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The Benton County Circuit Clerk's office
(including the Juvenile Division) only accepts cash and cash equivalents at this time:
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Cash is accepted in exact change only. |
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Checks are accepted. Please make checks
payable to Benton County Circuit Clerk or BCCC. |
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Money order |
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Cashier's check |
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Credit card |
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Debit card |
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How do I start child support ordered by
the court?
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A party to the case should contact the office to set it up. Forms
are available in advance if needed. |
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I receive
child support from the Clearinghouse in Little Rock. Can your office help?
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No, the Circuit Clerk's office is unable
to assist. Additional information on assistance is available
through the
Child Support Clearinghouse at (866) 428-8382 and
the local Child Support Enforcement Office at (479) 770-5443. |
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I
have recently moved and need to inform the Child Support Office.
Can I do so over the telephone?
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No, all address changes must be in person or in writing and
faxed to the Child Support Office at (479) 271-5719. We are
unable to do this by phone for security reasons. |
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Can I access and view my child's Juvenile Division file?
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No, access to Juvenile Division files is
strictly confidential. Only the attorney for record
and authorized staff can look at the file, unless otherwise
ordered by the judge. |
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Where can I find the required cover sheets for new
case filings under the Civil, Domestic Relations or Juvenile
divisions of Arkansas Circuit Court?
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Download the required
Arkansas Circuit Court Civil,
Domestic Relations or
Juvenile cover sheets
or go to the
Arkansas
Judiciary web site. See also: child support confidential information sheet. |
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Who do I contact for State of Arkansas Judgments?
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The Circuit Clerks office files the judgments for record, but if you have questions regarding your payment, you need to contact the Department of Finance at www.state.ar.us/dfa or 501-682-5000. |
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Who do I contact for Federal tax liens?
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The Circuit Clerks office files the liens for record, but if you have questions regarding your payment, you need to contact the IRS at www.irs.gov or 800-829-1040. Their local office is located at 35 E. Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72712 479-442-3948. |
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Does the Circuit Clerks office have blank forms (Deeds, Mortgages, etc)?
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We do not provide any legal forms for deed, mortgages, etc. You must contact an attorney, title co., or if you know how to fill out the forms yourself, many office supply stores carry them. |