Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Desha County, AR
Desha County (population 11,398) records real-property documents through the Desha County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder). 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.
Desha County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Desha County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page (2-sided instrument = 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions exceeding $100)
- Mailing address
- Desha County Circuit Clerk, PO Box 309, Arkansas City, AR 71630 (office at 604 President Ave.)
- Phone
- (870) 877-2411 (fax 870-877-3407)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically "Desha County Circuit Clerk")
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet mandated; standard AR margin/legibility and tax-statement address requirements apply
Can you e-record in Desha County?
Desha 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 Desha County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Desha 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 Desha County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) at Desha County Circuit Clerk, PO Box 309, Arkansas City, AR 71630 (office at 604 President Ave.).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page (2-sided instrument = 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions exceeding $100)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Desha 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 Desha 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Desha County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Desha County?
The Desha County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) charges $15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page (2-sided instrument = 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions exceeding $100), with checks payable to unverified (typically "Desha County Circuit Clerk"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Desha County?
Desha 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 Desha County?
Mail recordings to Desha County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder): Desha County Circuit Clerk, PO Box 309, Arkansas City, AR 71630 (office at 604 President Ave.) ((870) 877-2411 (fax 870-877-3407)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Desha County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Desha 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 Desha County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.