Conway Divorce Records
Conway divorce records are kept by the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, whose office is located right in Conway at 801 Locust Street. Conway is the Faulkner County seat, so residents do not need to travel to another city to access records. This guide covers how to find divorce decrees and certificates, how to use the state's free online search portal, and where to get legal help in Conway if you need it.
Conway Overview
Faulkner County Circuit Clerk in Conway
All Conway divorce cases are filed with the Faulkner County Circuit Court, 20th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk's office is at 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034. Call (501) 450-4909. Conway is the Faulkner County seat, so the courthouse is right in the city. There is no need to travel to a different town to access divorce records filed in Conway.
One important note: Conway city is in Faulkner County. Do not confuse it with Conway County, which is a separate county in central Arkansas with its county seat in Morrilton. If someone tells you a divorce was filed in Conway County, the records are in Morrilton, not in the city of Conway. For a divorce filed by someone living in the city of Conway, the records are at the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk on Locust Street.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring photo ID and the case number if you have it. Staff can search by name and year if you don't. Certified copy fees are per page. Call to confirm current fees before visiting.
Search Conway Divorce Cases Online for Free
Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad is the free public case search portal for Arkansas courts. Select Faulkner County and set the case type to 14 for Domestic Relations. Enter party names or a case number. Results show the filing date, case status, party names, and docket events. No account is needed and there is no cost to search.
CourtConnect does not provide the full text of the divorce decree. It shows you whether a case exists, the case number, and whether a final decree was entered. Use this portal to gather case details before you contact the Circuit Clerk. Having the case number when you call or visit makes the records request much faster. CourtConnect covers all Faulkner County divorce cases within its system range.
The image below shows the Faulkner County Library in Conway, which provides free public computer access for residents to use CourtConnect and search divorce records online.
The Faulkner County Library at 1900 Tyler Street, Conway, offers free public computers for residents who need to search court records without a home device.
Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate
Conway residents often ask for a "divorce record" without knowing which of the two types they need. The two records come from different offices and have very different access rules.
A divorce decree is the full court order entered by the Faulkner County Circuit Court. It includes all terms: property division, debt assignment, child custody, visitation, and support orders. Decrees are public records under Arkansas FOIA. Any person may request a certified copy from the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk. No special reason is required. Visit the Clerk's office on Locust Street, provide the names and approximate year, and pay the per-page copy fee.
A divorce certificate is a brief summary document from the Arkansas Department of Health. It shows the names, date, and county of the divorce. It does not contain property or custody details. Under ACA 20-18-305, divorce certificates are restricted. Only the named parties, their attorneys, or others with a documented legal need may access them. The ADH charges $10 per certificate. Call (501) 661-2336 or (866) 209-9482, or order online through VitalChek. If you need all the details of a divorce for a legal matter, request the decree from the Circuit Clerk.
Arkansas Divorce Law: The 20th Circuit
Conway divorces proceed under Arkansas state law in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Under ACA 9-12-301, fault grounds for divorce include adultery, felony conviction, and cruel treatment. The most widely used ground is no-fault separation under ACA 9-12-306: 18 continuous months of living apart without cohabitation. Proving separation does not require showing that either party did something wrong.
Arkansas requires 60 days of residency before filing if you moved to the state from elsewhere and were not married here. If your marriage took place in Arkansas or the divorce grounds arose here, you can file right away. After the judge signs and the Clerk enters the decree, it is a public record immediately. Uncontested divorces in Faulkner County with no children or disputed assets can move through the court relatively quickly. Contested cases take longer depending on what is at issue.
The Faulkner County Circuit Court handles both domestic relations and other civil and criminal matters. The domestic relations docket covers divorce, custody, support, and related family law cases.
Mail Requests and Remote Access
If you prefer not to visit in person, you can request certified Conway divorce records by mail. Write to the Faulkner County Circuit Clerk, 801 Locust Street, Conway, AR 72034. Include the full names of both parties, the year of the divorce, and the case number if you have it. Enclose a check or money order for the copy fee. The Clerk will contact you if anything is missing or if additional payment is needed.
Note: Before mailing a request, call (501) 450-4909 to confirm current copy fees and average processing times for mailed requests.
For very old records, ask whether the case file is still on-site or has been moved to an archive. Older records may take longer to retrieve. If you need the record promptly, visiting in person is always faster. The Faulkner County Library at 1900 Tyler Street is also a useful resource for public computer access if you need to look up information on CourtConnect before your visit.
Legal Help for Conway Divorce Cases
Legal Aid of Arkansas serves Faulkner County including Conway. Visit arlegalaid.org for contact information and income guidelines. They handle divorce, custody, and support matters for qualifying clients. The Arkansas Legal Services Partnership at a.arlawhelp.org offers free online divorce guides, court forms, and step-by-step self-help tools for pro se filers in Conway and across the state.
For private attorney referrals in Conway, contact the Arkansas Bar Association at arkbar.com or (501) 375-4606. The Bar's referral service can identify family law attorneys who practice in Faulkner County. Several law offices in Conway handle divorce and domestic relations cases regularly given the city's size and its role as the county seat.
The image below shows the Arkansas CourtConnect portal, the free tool Conway residents use to search Faulkner County divorce cases online.
CourtConnect is free and does not require an account. It is the fastest way to find a Conway divorce case number before contacting the Clerk.