Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pope County, AR
Pope County (population 63,384) records real-property documents through the Pope 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.
Pope County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pope 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 (also applies to mineral rights transfers))
- Mailing address
- Pope County Circuit Clerk, Real Estate Division, 100 W. Main, Russellville, AR 72801
- Phone
- 479-968-6989
- Checks payable to
- Pope County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandated; confirm current local practice with office
Can you e-record in Pope County?
Yes. Pope 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 Pope County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Pope 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 Pope County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder) at Pope County Circuit Clerk, Real Estate Division, 100 W. Main, Russellville, AR 72801.
- 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 (also applies to mineral rights transfers))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pope 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 Pope 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.
Pope County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pope County?
The Pope 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 (also applies to mineral rights transfers)), with checks payable to Pope County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pope County?
Yes. Pope 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 Pope County?
Mail recordings to Pope County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder): Pope County Circuit Clerk, Real Estate Division, 100 W. Main, Russellville, AR 72801 (479-968-6989).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pope County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pope 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 Pope County recorder in person.
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