Records & Elections Copy Requests & Fees
Copy & Research Requests
Do you need a copy, image, or data report? We can provide regular or certified copies of real property, marriage & domestic partnership records or a data report or export for the public records we preserve.
Associated Fees
We accept cash, check/money orders, or debit/credit cards. Please be advised there is an additional 2.49% convenience fee for all card transactions.
| Item | Per Unit | Cost per |
| Copies | Per page | .25 |
| Records/Data Search | Per Search | $3.75 |
| Certification | Per Document | $3.75 |
| In depth Search | Per Hour | $40.00 |
| Transmission Fee (Email/Mail/Fax) | Per Transmission | $3.00 |
Information provided in response to research requests will include copies and/or information matching the search criteria you provide. We do not know if your request is accurate. Our goal is to provide what has been requested.
Real Property Records
You can request research and/or copies from our office in-person, by mail, or email. Our public research room allows you to search our real property index on your own. We make every effort to process requests quickly and completely.
Large research requests should be submitted in writing, preferably by email with as much detail as possible regarding the records you are searching for. A per hour fee will apply when extensive research is required along with transmittal and copy fees. You may wish to hire a local abstractor or title company to assist with large research projects.
Marriage & Domestic Partnership
- We will only have records of Marriage License’s issued and Domestic Partnerships Registered in Benton County.
- To locate a marriage record we need at least one or both names of the parties. The date of the marriage is preferred to assist in locating the record.
- If you have the license or registration number of the document requested, the search fee will be waived.
- Copies can be picked-up or delivery for an additional fee.
- Certified copies MUST be picked-up or mailed.
Real Property Records
- When requesting copies of documents please provide the record number(s). If assistance is needed, a fee will be assessed for each search required.
- Extensive research provided by our office will be charged the hourly rate rather than per search.
- Requested materials are available for pick-up or delivery for an additional fee.
- Pick-up
- FTP
- Certified copies MUST be picked-up or mailed.
Election Records
- Voter and Election related requests are dependent on availability and should specify the information needed and preferred format.
- Information
- Voter List
- Ballot/Election Returns
- Precinct Committee List
- Format
- Text, CSV or EXCEL
- PDF or Other
- Printed Copy
- Requested materials are available for pick-up or delivery for an additional fee.
- FTP
- Pick-up (Printed Material)
- Please complete data order form listed below.
Who may request discharge records?
- Veteran
- Veteran’s Spouse
- Legal Guardian/Personal Representative of Military Veteran*
- County Veteran’s Service Officer*
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs Representative*
- Licensed Funeral Establishment Representative*
*Indicates proof of authorized capacity required.
Military Veteran Discharge Records Requests
If you are a veteran and wish to record your military discharge (DD214) record with us, you may do so for free.
We can then provide qualified persons with copies and certified copies of military discharge documentation that has been recorded in our office.
- If you have not recorded your discharge documents with our office, we will be unable to provide you with a copy. Please contact the local Veteran’s office for more information and assistance.
Visit Benton County Veterans Services
- If you have already recorded your discharge documentation with our office and are able to come in-person, please bring your current government issued photo ID, we can assist you.
- If you are unable to come in-person, please complete a DD214 Copy Request Form. The form must be submitted to our office signed & notarized. Please include a pre-addressed return envelope, this allows us to get the documentation to where it is needed quickly.