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Recording a Deed or Document in Scott County, AR
Scott County (population 9,838) records real-property documents through the Scott 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.
Scott County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott 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
- Scott County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, 190 West First St., Waldron, AR 72958
- Phone
- 479-637-2642
- Checks payable to
- Scott County Circuit Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandated; confirm current local practice with office
Can you e-record in Scott County?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder) at Scott County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, 190 West First St., Waldron, AR 72958.
- 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Scott 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.
Scott County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott County?
The Scott 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 Scott County Circuit Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott County?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott County?
Mail recordings to Scott County Circuit Clerk (ex-officio Recorder): Scott County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, 190 West First St., Waldron, AR 72958 (479-637-2642).
Can Jurably record my document in Scott 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 Scott County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.