Faulkner County Clerk
Melinda Reynolds
Melinda Reynolds was elected to office in 1992 and took office on January 1, 1993. She graduated from Greenbrier High School and attended Arkansas State University at Beebe. She is certified through continuing education by the Arkansas County Clerk’s Association through the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. She has served on the Legislative Committee for the County Clerk’s Association for several years.
The County Clerk is the official bookkeeper of county government and serves as the clerk for the county and probate courts. The clerk keeps a regular account between the treasurer and the county. The clerk prepares all checks on the treasury of monies ordered to be paid by the county court.
The County Clerk keeps complete, permanent records of the proceedings of the quorum court. In probate court, the clerk files instruments in decedent estate cases. The clerk maintains adoptions and guardianship records within the county.
The County Clerk serves as the secretary of the Board of Equalization, records the minutes of their meetings and extends the taxes in the information provided by the assessor and the Board of Equalization.
Location
Faulkner County Courthouse
801 Locust Street
Conway, AR 72034
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Melinda Reynolds
501-450-4909
501-450-4938 (fax)
Email: msreynolds@conwaycorp.net
Staff:
Tammie Davis - Chief Deputy County Clerk
Vickie Shoptaw - Deputy County Clerk
Tracy Sutterfield - Deputy County Clerk
A.J. Rogers- Deputy - Deputy County Clerk
SERVICES
Marriage Licenses
Both parties must be 18 years or order and have certified proof of age (State issued birth certificate, valid driver’s licenses). For ages 16 – 17 years - Must have a birth certificate, and both parents’ consent. If parents are divorced the parent that has full custody must give consent. The divorce must be the latest court document. The cost is $58.00 cash (no checks please) Certified copies of Marriage Licenses are available for $5.00 each. The Faulkner County Marriage Licenses index dates back to 1873.
Covenant Marriage License
In order to have a Covenant Marriage Licenses issued, which is optional, you must go through several months of counseling by a minister, priest, rabbi clerk of the Society of Friends, any clergy member of any religious sect, a licensed professional counselor, licensed associate counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical psychologist or licensed associate marriage and family therapist.
Voter Information http://votefaulkner.com
Must be 18 years of age, a US citizen and a resident of Faulkner County. In order to vote in an election, you must be registered 30 days before the day of the Election.
Absentee Voter applications: You can download the absentee voter applications form or request your application by phone or in writing. All applications must be received in our office by mail or fax on later than 7 days before the election. Absentee ballots are mailed out starting three weeks before an election.
You can download an Arkansas Voter Registration Application form from: www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/voter/voter_reg_ap_ar.pdf
Birth / Death Certificates
Applications for birth and death certificates are available. All birth and death records are recorded in Little Rock with the office of Vital Records. These records date back to 1914.
You can download a birth certificate application form or a death certificate application form by going to: http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html
Other Filings
Articles of Incorporation: Assumed Names (DBA)
Minister’s Credentials: A minister must have his credentials recorded in the State before performing marriage ceremonies.
Equalization Board petitions.
Legislative Duties
Quorum and County Court
Voter registration and Absentee, Early voting
Recording and issuing of licenses and other records
Board of Equalization
Fees
Marriage Licenses (cash only) $ 58.00
Certificate Copy $ 5.00
Articles of Incorporation $ 25.00
Assumed Business Names $ 25.00
Limited Partnership $ 25.00
Minister & Professional Credentials $ 5.00
Voter List (paper copy) $ .02 per name
Voter Disk $ 50.00 per disk
County Court $ 30.00
Probate Court $140.00