Rogers Divorce Decree Records

Divorce decree records for Rogers residents are filed and maintained by the Benton County Circuit Clerk in Bentonville, which serves as the official custodian of all domestic relations case files and certified copies for the county. Rogers is in Benton County, and all divorce cases are handled at the county courthouse in Bentonville rather than through any city office in Rogers. This page covers how to search, request, and use divorce decree records specific to Rogers and Benton County.

Benton County Circuit Clerk for Rogers

The Benton County Circuit Clerk is located at 102 NE A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone is (479) 271-1015. This office serves as the custodian of all Circuit Court records for Benton County, which includes Rogers. It acts as ex-officio County Recorder and handles all case records, electronic filing, and copy requests for divorce and domestic relations cases.

Rogers does not have its own Circuit Court. The city has no role in filing, storing, or providing copies of divorce decrees. Rogers City Hall handles city-level matters only. All divorce cases for Rogers residents are handled at the Benton County Courthouse in Bentonville, about 8 miles north of Rogers on US-71B. Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County.

Services available at the Benton County Circuit Clerk include court docket case searches, e-Recording, a Process Server Active List, and a Property Fraud Alert program. The Circuit Clerk and County Clerk offices work together on different types of county records. For divorce decrees specifically, the Circuit Clerk at (479) 271-1015 is the right office to call.

Note: E-Recording is available for licensed attorneys. Self-represented petitioners file in person or by mail at the Bentonville courthouse.

Requesting Copies of Rogers Divorce Decrees

Certified copies of Rogers divorce decrees are available through the Benton County Circuit Clerk. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. Plain page copies carry a lower per-page fee. You can request copies in person at 102 NE A Street in Bentonville or by mail.

For mail requests, include a written letter with the full names of both parties, the approximate year of the divorce, and the case number if available. Add a check or money order payable to the Benton County Circuit Clerk. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your documents. Mail requests to: Benton County Circuit Clerk, 102 NE A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712.

If you need to confirm whether a particular record is available before visiting or mailing a request, call the Circuit Clerk at (479) 271-1015. Processing times vary based on case volume and whether the records are in active files or need to be retrieved from storage. Older cases, particularly those from before the electronic filing era, may take longer to fulfill.

Search Rogers Divorce Decrees Online

The Arkansas Judiciary offers a free statewide case search tool called CourtConnect. You can search Benton County divorce cases by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case status, filing dates, and party names. CourtConnect does not display full documents, but it is a fast way to confirm a case exists and get the case number needed to request copies from the clerk.

The Benton County Circuit Clerk website lists all available services including the court docket search, filing fee schedules, and guidance on how to access divorce records. It also has contact information for staff who can answer specific questions about Rogers cases.

Under Arkansas FOIA § 25-19-105, court records are generally open to the public. Some sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers may be redacted from public copies. Records sealed by a court order will not appear in any public search tool.

County Clerk Services for Rogers Residents

The Benton County system has both a Circuit Clerk and a County Clerk, and they serve different functions. The County Clerk at 215 East Central Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone (479) 271-1013, handles a different set of records than the Circuit Clerk. Marriage licenses, for example, are issued by the County Clerk rather than the Circuit Clerk.

The Benton County Clerk page details all services offered, which can be helpful when researching a case that involves both divorce and property or probate records. The two offices are separate, but both are located within the Benton County courthouse complex in Bentonville.

For divorce decree records specifically, always start with the Circuit Clerk. The County Clerk will not have divorce case files. Knowing which office handles which type of record saves time when you are making requests or visiting the courthouse.

Filing for Divorce in Rogers

Rogers residents file for divorce at the Benton County Circuit Clerk at 102 NE A Street, Bentonville. You must have lived in Arkansas for at least 60 days before filing. A final decree cannot be entered until one party has been a resident of Benton County for 90 days. Arkansas recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.

Fault grounds include general indignities, adultery, cruelty, habitual drunkenness, and felony conviction. No-fault divorce requires 18 months of continuous separation. Filing fees run approximately $165 or more. Cases involving minor children require both parties to complete a court-approved parenting education program before the court issues a final decree. Self-represented filers should review the resources at ARLawHelp.org before starting the process.

Nearby Cities and County Resources

Rogers is in Benton County, a few miles south of the county seat in Bentonville. Other qualifying cities near Rogers with their own divorce decree pages include Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Springdale. Also in Benton County are Bella Vista and Centerton. All Benton County residents file divorce cases at the same courthouse in Bentonville.

For the full county-level overview, see the Benton County divorce decree records page. The Arkansas State Archives at arkansasheritage.com handles historical research requests for older divorce records that predate the electronic filing system.