Citizens can ask for public records from the City of Fort Smith by making a FOIA request. Public records include any writings or recordings by public employees (there are some exceptions).

To request a public record, please use our records request portal at www.fortsmithar.gov/foia. The Deputy City Administrator handles all FOIA requests.

What is FOIA?

• FOIA stands for the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
• The law gives Arkansans access to public records and public meetings
• Citizens may request records from Arkansas government entities, and records include anything maintained by public employees within the scope of their employment

Learn More on the FOIA Request Page

Other Public Records

Some public records are handled by the state or the county, rather than the City of Fort Smith. To request these records, please contact the related office directly.

Marriage Records
Sebastian County Clerk’s Office
479-782-5065

Divorce Records
Sebastian Circuit Clerk’s Office
479-782-1046

Birth or Death Records
State of Arkansas Department of Health
1-800-462-0599

Property Assessment
Sebastian County Assessor’s Office
479-783-8948

Property Tax
Sebastian County Tax Collector
479-783-4163

Municipal Fines
Fort Smith District Court
479-784-2420