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Lincoln County, Arkansas · who to call

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. This is an independent guide, not a government website. Phone numbers and hours change — confirm before you go.

County offices

County judge$109,845 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Office of County Judge $109,845

County clerk$198,475 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

300 South Drew Street, Room 101, Star City · 870-628-5114

Budget: Office of County Clerk $198,475

Circuit clerk$175,763 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Office of Circuit Clerk $175,763

Assessor$287,280 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Office of Assessor $283,280 · Assessor's Special Fund $4,000

Collector$258,170 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Collects property taxes.

Budget: Office of Collector $250,203 · Collector's Automation $7,967

Treasurer$135,950 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Holds and pays out county money.

Budget: Office of Treasurer $120,950 · Treasurer's Automation $15,000

Sheriff and jail$2,134,086 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Office of County Sheriff $1.1 million · Jail Operations & Maintenance $996,996

Coroner$21,875 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained.

Budget: County Coroner $21,875

Public defender$37,800 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Indigent Defense Fund $37,800

Emergency management and 911$579,374 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Disaster planning and the 911 dispatch center.

Budget: County 911 Fund $432,589 · OEM Budget $146,785

Veterans service officer$20,221 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Free help for veterans and families with VA benefits.

Budget: Veteran Service $20,221

Roads$2,350,568 in 2026 budget lines named for it

County roads and bridges.

Budget: Road Fund $2.3 million · Unpaved Road Grant $75,000

Library$176,740 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county library system.

Budget: County Library Fund $166,000 · County Library $10,740

Extension office (county share)$93,750 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 Service $93,750

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 Lincoln County

Arkansas DHS county office

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

Lincoln County DHS office · 101 West Wiley Street · Star City 71667-1128 · 870-940-6135 · 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.

Star City Revenue Office · 106 West Victory · Star City 71667-5706 · 870-628-4578

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.

Lincoln County Extension office · Extension Building, 113 West Wylie · Star City 71667 · (870) 628-4247 · 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.

Lincoln County Health Unit - Star City · 214 S Lincoln · Star City 71667 · 870-628-5121

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Health Units

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