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Union County, Arkansas · who to call

Union County offices: who to call

The county's own offices — what each one does and what it costs, from the money trail — and the state offices located in Union County. This is an independent guide, not a government website; the county's official site is unioncountyar.com. Phone numbers and hours change — confirm before you go.

County offices

County judge$207,900 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Runs county government day to day — roads, county property and the budget the quorum court adopts.

Budget: County Judge $207,900

County clerk$593,256 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Voter registration and early voting, marriage licenses, and county records and minutes.

101 North Washington, Suite 102, El Dorado 71730 · 870-864-1910

Budget: County Clerk $576,439 · County Clerk Cost Fd $15,365 · County Clerk Operating $1,452

Circuit clerk$424,125 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Court records and filings; in many counties also records deeds and other land records.

Budget: Circuit Clerk $424,125

Assessor$723,665 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Values property for taxes; where you assess your personal property each year.

Budget: County Assessor $693,665 · Assessor Amend #79 $30,000

Collector$538,726 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Collects property taxes.

Budget: County Collector $368,701 · Collector Automation $170,025

Treasurer$313,299 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Holds and pays out county money.

Budget: County Treasurer $240,270 · County Treasurer $73,029

Sheriff and jail$6,999,234 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Law enforcement outside city limits, the county jail, and court security.

Budget: County Sheriff $3.9 million · County Jail $2.9 million · Jail Operation & Maintenance $187,500 · Sheriff's Auto Fund $5,000

Coroner$175,730 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained.

Budget: County Coroner $175,730

Prosecuting attorney$478,759 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Brings criminal cases for the state (one office often serves several counties).

Budget: Prosecuting Attorney $478,759

Public defender$103,814 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Lawyers for people charged with crimes who can’t afford one.

Budget: Indigent Defense (Pub. Def.) $103,814

Emergency management and 911$1,814,039 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Disaster planning and the 911 dispatch center.

Budget: 911 Emergency Fund $1.8 million

Veterans service officer$27,170 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Free help for veterans and families with VA benefits.

Budget: Veterans Service $27,170

Library$683,732 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county library system.

Budget: County Library $650,000 · County Law Library $33,732

Extension office (county share)$85,501 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county’s share of the cooperative extension office (farm, 4-H, food and family programs).

Budget: County Extension Office $85,501

Amounts add up the 2026 budget lines whose names match each office. An office can also be paid from lines named differently, so treat these as a floor — open each line to see its source page, or walk the whole money trail.

State offices in Union County

Arkansas DHS county office

Apply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, ARKids, TEA cash help, and child care help.

Union County DHS office · 123 West 18th Street · El Dorado 71730-7098 · 870-862-6631 · office page

Source: Arkansas Department of Human Services, County Offices Map

Arkansas DFA state revenue office

Get vehicle tags, titles, and registration, and get or renew a driver's license or state ID.

El Dorado Revenue Office · 236 American Road · El Dorado 71730 · 870-863-3862

Smackover Revenue Office · 807 Broadway St · Smackover 71762 · 870-725-3334

Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office Locations (Revenue Office)

UAEX county Extension office

Free help from the U of A Cooperative Extension Service with farming, gardening, soil tests, 4-H, food safety, and family money skills.

Union County Extension office · 307 American Road, Suite 101 · El Dorado 71730-8275 · (870) 864-1916 · office page

Source: University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, County Offices

Arkansas Department of Health local health unit

Shots, WIC, family planning, birth and death certificates, TB and STD testing, and septic and well-water permits.

Union County Health Unit - El Dorado · 301 American Rd · El Dorado 71730 · 870-863-5101

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Health Units

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