Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Prairie County, AR
Prairie County (population 8,287) records real-property documents through the Prairie 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.
Prairie County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Prairie 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
- Prairie County Circuit Clerk, 200 Courthouse Sq., Suite 104, Des Arc, AR 72040
- Phone
- 870-256-4434
- Checks payable to
- Prairie County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandated; confirm current local practice with office
Can you e-record in Prairie County?
Yes. Prairie 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 Prairie County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Prairie 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 Prairie County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder) at Prairie County Circuit Clerk, 200 Courthouse Sq., Suite 104, Des Arc, AR 72040.
- 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.
How Jurably helps in Prairie 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 Prairie 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.
Prairie County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Prairie County?
The Prairie 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 Prairie County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Prairie County?
Yes. Prairie 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 Prairie County?
Mail recordings to Prairie County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder): Prairie County Circuit Clerk, 200 Courthouse Sq., Suite 104, Des Arc, AR 72040 (870-256-4434).
How can Jurably help with recording in Prairie County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Prairie 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 Prairie County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Prairie County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.