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Fulton County, Arkansas · who to call

Fulton 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 Fulton County. This is an independent guide, not a government website; the county's official site is fultoncountyar.gov. Phone numbers and hours change — confirm before you go.

County offices

County judge$76,154 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 $76,154

County clerk$175,346 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Mailing: P.O. Box 219, Salem 72576 · 870-895-3310

Budget: County Clerk Cost Fund $175,346

Circuit clerk$168,198 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: County and Circuit Clerk $168,198

Assessor$363,448 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Assessor $362,448 · Assessor's Trust Amendment 79 Fund $1,000

Collector$279,085 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Collects property taxes.

Budget: Tax Collector $233,352 · Collector Automation Fund $45,732

Treasurer$168,585 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Holds and pays out county money.

Budget: Treasurer $146,355 · Treasurer Automation Fund $22,230

Sheriff and jail$482,527 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Sheriff $307,006 · Jail Operation and Maintenance Fund $100,041 · Jail Sales Tax Bond Paying Fund $75,480

Coroner$28,438 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained.

Budget: Coroner $28,438

Prosecuting attorney$18,113 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Prosecuting Attorney/Deputy $18,113

Public defender$10,750 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Public Defender $10,750

Emergency management and 911$323,174 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Disaster planning and the 911 dispatch center.

Budget: 911 Fund (Nine One One) $284,643 · Office of Emergency Management $38,531

Veterans service officer$22,178 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Free help for veterans and families with VA benefits.

Budget: Veterans Service $22,178

Roads$2,321,021 in 2026 budget lines named for it

County roads and bridges.

Budget: County Road Fund $2.2 million · Road Flood 04/04/2025 Fund $49,277 · Grant - Road Runner Road $37,444

Library$233,443 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county library system.

Budget: County Library Fund $233,443

Extension office (county share)$33,000 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Extension Office $33,000

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 Fulton County

Arkansas DHS county office

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

Fulton County DHS office · 222 Byron Road · Salem 72576-0650 · 870-895-3309 · 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.

Mammoth Springs Revenue Office · 160 N 1st St. · Mammoth Springs 72554 · 870-625-3204

Salem Revenue Office · 118 Locust Street · Salem 72576-0625 · 870-895-3354

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.

Fulton County Extension office · 118 West Locust, Suite 107 · Salem 72576 · (870) 895-3301 · 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.

Fulton County Health Unit - Salem · 510 S Main St · Salem 72576 · 870-895-3300

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Health Units

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