Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lafayette County, AR
Lafayette County (population 6,305) records real-property documents through the Lafayette 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.
Lafayette County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lafayette County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (statutory, Ark. Code Ann. §21-6-306) first / $5.00 per page after first (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release: no fee 1st instrument, $15/additional (cap $300); foreclosure notices $140 + standard fees; Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 over $100)
- Mailing address
- Lafayette County Circuit Clerk, 3 (also cited as 1) Courthouse Square, Lewisville, AR 71845
- Phone
- (870) 921-4878
- Checks payable to
- Lafayette County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required statewide; must show title, grantor/grantee, notarization, preparer/return info on first page for title-affecting instruments
Can you e-record in Lafayette County?
Yes. Lafayette County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lafayette County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Lafayette 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, or by mail to Lafayette County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) at Lafayette County Circuit Clerk, 3 (also cited as 1) Courthouse Square, Lewisville, AR 71845.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (statutory, Ark. Code Ann. §21-6-306) first / $5.00 per page after first (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release: no fee 1st instrument, $15/additional (cap $300); foreclosure notices $140 + standard fees; Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 over $100)).
- 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 Lafayette County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lafayette County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lafayette County?
The Lafayette County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder) charges $15.00 (statutory, Ark. Code Ann. §21-6-306) first / $5.00 per page after first (two-sided page counts as 2 pages) add'l (+Mortgage assignment/release: no fee 1st instrument, $15/additional (cap $300); foreclosure notices $140 + standard fees; Real Property Transfer Tax $3.30 per $1,000 over $100), with checks payable to Lafayette County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lafayette County?
Yes. Lafayette County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Lafayette County?
Mail recordings to Lafayette County Circuit Clerk (ex officio Recorder): Lafayette County Circuit Clerk, 3 (also cited as 1) Courthouse Square, Lewisville, AR 71845 ((870) 921-4878).
Can Jurably record my document in Lafayette County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Lafayette County recorder in person.
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