Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Polk County, AR
Polk County (population 19,213) records real-property documents through the Polk 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.
Polk County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Polk County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (one side) 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 >$100)
- Mailing address
- Polk County Circuit Clerk, 507 Church Ave., Mena, AR 71953
- Phone
- 479-394-8100
- Checks payable to
- Polk County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandated; confirm current local practice with office
Can you e-record in Polk County?
Yes. Polk 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 Polk County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Polk 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 Polk County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder) at Polk County Circuit Clerk, 507 Church Ave., Mena, AR 71953.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (one side) 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 >$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 Polk 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.
Polk County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Polk County?
The Polk County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder) charges $15.00 (one side) 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 >$100), with checks payable to Polk County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Polk County?
Yes. Polk 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 Polk County?
Mail recordings to Polk County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder): Polk County Circuit Clerk, 507 Church Ave., Mena, AR 71953 (479-394-8100).
Can Jurably record my document in Polk 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 Polk County recorder in person.
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