Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Calhoun County, AR
Calhoun County (population 4,740) records real-property documents through the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk & County Comptroller - Jeanie Smith. 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.
Calhoun County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Calhoun County Circuit Clerk & County Comptroller - Jeanie Smith
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (one-sided page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration over $100; notices of default/intent to sell: $140.00 flat fee plus standard recording fees)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 566, 309 W. Main St., Hampton, AR 71744
- Phone
- (870) 798-2517
- Checks payable to
- Calhoun County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed as mandatory - unverified
Can you e-record in Calhoun County?
Yes. Calhoun County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Calhoun County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Calhoun 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 electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Calhoun County Circuit Clerk & County Comptroller - Jeanie Smith at P.O. Box 566, 309 W. Main St., Hampton, AR 71744.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (one-sided page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration over $100; notices of default/intent to sell: $140.00 flat fee plus standard recording fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Calhoun County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Calhoun County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Calhoun County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Calhoun County?
The Calhoun County Circuit Clerk & County Comptroller - Jeanie Smith charges $15.00 (one-sided page) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration over $100; notices of default/intent to sell: $140.00 flat fee plus standard recording fees), with checks payable to Calhoun County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Calhoun County?
Yes. Calhoun County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Calhoun County?
Mail recordings to Calhoun County Circuit Clerk & County Comptroller - Jeanie Smith: P.O. Box 566, 309 W. Main St., Hampton, AR 71744 ((870) 798-2517).
How can Jurably help with recording in Calhoun County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Calhoun County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Calhoun County recorder in person.
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