County Clerk

County Clerk — Melanie Clark

Email: jacksoncountyclerk@gmail.com | Phone: (870) 523-7420 | Fax: (870) 523-7406

Codified Ordinances | Register to Vote | Voter Registration Application | View My Voter Registration | Search Marriage Records

What We Do

The County Clerk handles voter registration (both absentee and early voting), marriage licensing, accounts payable, and payroll for the Courthouse. The office also handles Quorum Court Ordinances, Resolutions, and Minutes of Meetings. It houses County Court Records, Annexations, Articles of Incorporation, Levy of taxes, Board appointments, bonds, improvement districts, right of way acquisition, contracts, and agreements signed by the County Judge. This office holds administrative details for the County Board of Election Commissioners, Board of Equalization, and financial information of the entire County government.

2026 Election Calendar

2026 Election Calendar (PDF)

Financial Reports

Annual Financial Report: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

Probate

General Information (PDF) | Small Estate Affidavit Forms & Instructions (PDF)

District & Ward Maps

Newport School District | Jackson County School District | Quorum Court Districts | Newport City Wards | Tuckerman City Wards

Contact

Office: 208 Main St, Newport, AR 72112
Phone: (870) 523-7420
Fax: (870) 523-7406