Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Arkansas County, AR
Arkansas County (population 17,148) records real-property documents through the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) - Sarah Merchant (two districts: Northern/Stuttgart and Southern/DeWitt). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Arkansas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Arkansas County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) - Sarah Merchant (two districts: Northern/Stuttgart and Southern/DeWitt)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (one-sided page) first / $5.00 per additional page (two-sided instrument counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions over $100 (statutory, applies statewide per A.C.A. 26-60-105))
- Mailing address
- Southern District: 101 Court Square #6, DeWitt, AR 72042; Northern District: 302 South College, Stuttgart, AR 72160
- Phone
- DeWitt: (870) 659-2098 ext. 1 / (870) 659-2102; Stuttgart: (870) 659-2080 / (870) 659-2074
- Checks payable to
- Arkansas County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed on official site - unverified; general Arkansas recording standards apply (top margin space for recorder stamp, legible copies)
Can you e-record in Arkansas County?
Arkansas County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Arkansas County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Arkansas County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Arkansas County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) - Sarah Merchant (two districts: Northern/Stuttgart and Southern/DeWitt) at Southern District: 101 Court Square #6, DeWitt, AR 72042; Northern District: 302 South College, Stuttgart, AR 72160.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (one-sided page) first / $5.00 per additional page (two-sided instrument counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions over $100 (statutory, applies statewide per A.C.A. 26-60-105))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Arkansas County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Arkansas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Arkansas County?
The Arkansas County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) - Sarah Merchant (two districts: Northern/Stuttgart and Southern/DeWitt) charges $15.00 (one-sided page) first / $5.00 per additional page (two-sided instrument counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions over $100 (statutory, applies statewide per A.C.A. 26-60-105)), with checks payable to Arkansas County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Arkansas County?
Arkansas County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Arkansas County?
Mail recordings to Arkansas County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) - Sarah Merchant (two districts: Northern/Stuttgart and Southern/DeWitt): Southern District: 101 Court Square #6, DeWitt, AR 72042; Northern District: 302 South College, Stuttgart, AR 72160 (DeWitt: (870) 659-2098 ext. 1 / (870) 659-2102; Stuttgart: (870) 659-2080 / (870) 659-2074).
Can Jurably record my document in Arkansas County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Arkansas County recorder in person.
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