Clay County, AR Public Records
Clay County has an estimated population of 14,112 (2024) across 639 square miles of land. In Arkansas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Circuit Clerk (ex officio recorder) in each county. Court cases are handled by the Arkansas Judiciary; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Clay County.
📍 Clay County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 14,112 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 639 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | PiggottPopulation 3,521 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Clay County, AR
These are the main offices to visit in person in Clay County: the Circuit Clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Clay County Circuit Clerk (Second Judicial Circuit)
| Address | 151 S. Second Street, Piggott, AR 72454 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (870) 598-2524 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit Court case records for the county (felonies, civil cases, divorce and domestic relations, probate); in most Arkansas counties the Circuit Clerk is also the county recorder of deeds and land records |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | arcourts.gov/…/circuit-clerks ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Clay County, AR
Criminal case records for Clay County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Arkansas, felony cases are tried in Circuit Court; misdemeanors and traffic cases are usually heard by District Court, which also handles preliminary felony matters. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: arcourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Clay County
| State court system | Arkansas Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Clay County, AR
A people search for Clay County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Clay County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Clay County
| Sex offender registry | Arkansas Sex Offender Registry (Arkansas Crime Information Center) Source: sexoffenderregistry.ar.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Arkansas Judiciary |
📋 Arrest Records in Clay County, AR
Arrest and booking records for Clay County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Arkansas State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Clay County
| State court system | Arkansas Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Clay County, AR
Court records for Clay County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Clay County, with addresses from the official Arkansas Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Clay County
| State court system | Arkansas Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Clay County, AR
In Arkansas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Circuit Clerk (ex officio recorder) in each county. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Clay County
| Land records | In Arkansas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Circuit Clerk (ex officio recorder) in each county. |
📜 Vital Records in Clay County, AR
Certified birth and death certificates for Arkansas are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Arkansas Department of Health – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Clay County
| State vital records office | Arkansas Department of Health – Vital Records Source: healthy.arkansas.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Clay County, AR
The official sex offender registry for Clay County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Clay County
| Official registry | Arkansas Sex Offender Registry (Arkansas Crime Information Center) Source: sexoffenderregistry.ar.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Clay County, AR
Divorce cases in Arkansas are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Arkansas Department of Health – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Clay County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Arkansas are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Arkansas Department of Health – Vital Records Source: healthy.arkansas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Arkansas Judiciary |
Largest Communities in Clay County
Piggott (3,521), Corning (3,086), Rector (1,791), St. Francis (209), Pollard (185), Greenway (170), Knobel (145), McDougal (127), Peach Orchard (103), Success (95), Nimmons (65), Datto (64) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.