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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, AR
Franklin County (population 17,103) records real-property documents through the Franklin County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) — Northern District (Ozark). 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) — Northern District (Ozark)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 first / $5.00 per additional page (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on transactions over $100; standard AR statutory schedule (mortgage assignments/releases $15 first instrument, $15 each additional listed instrument up to $300 max; Notice of Default $140 plus recording fee))
- Mailing address
- 211 W. Commercial St. (P.O. Box 1112), Ozark, AR 72949 (Southern District: 607 E. Main St., Charleston, AR 72933)
- Phone
- (479) 667-3818 (Ozark) / (479) 965-7332 (Charleston)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (contact office to confirm — likely 'Franklin County Circuit Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Statewide AR standard: 2.5 in top-right margin on page 1 for file mark, 0.5 in side/bottom margins, 8.5x11 paper; cover sheet allowed if page 1 lacks room for file mark (not independently confirmed on Franklin's own site)
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Franklin County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Franklin County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) — Northern District (Ozark) at 211 W. Commercial St. (P.O. Box 1112), Ozark, AR 72949 (Southern District: 607 E. Main St., Charleston, AR 72933).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 first / $5.00 per additional page (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on transactions over $100; standard AR statutory schedule (mortgage assignments/releases $15 first instrument, $15 each additional listed instrument up to $300 max; Notice of Default $140 plus recording fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) — Northern District (Ozark) charges $15.00 first / $5.00 per additional page (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on transactions over $100; standard AR statutory schedule (mortgage assignments/releases $15 first instrument, $15 each additional listed instrument up to $300 max; Notice of Default $140 plus recording fee)), with checks payable to unverified (contact office to confirm — likely 'Franklin County Circuit Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Yes. Franklin County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) — Northern District (Ozark): 211 W. Commercial St. (P.O. Box 1112), Ozark, AR 72949 (Southern District: 607 E. Main St., Charleston, AR 72933) ((479) 667-3818 (Ozark) / (479) 965-7332 (Charleston)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin County recorder in person.
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