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Recording a Deed or Document in Sebastian County, AR
Sebastian County (population 127,797) records real-property documents through the Sebastian County Clerk (Recorder) - offices in Fort Smith (Northern District) and Greenwood (Southern District). 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.
Sebastian County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sebastian County Clerk (Recorder) - offices in Fort Smith (Northern District) and Greenwood (Southern District)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (1-sided page) 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 consideration over $100; $140 fee plus recording fee for mortgages/Trustee's Notice of Default)
- Mailing address
- Sebastian County Clerk, 35 South 6th Street, Room 102, Fort Smith, AR 72901 (also: 301 East Center, Room 104, Greenwood, AR 72936)
- Phone
- 479-782-5065 (Fort Smith); 479-996-4195 (Greenwood)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Sebastian County?
Yes. Sebastian 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 Sebastian County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Sebastian 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 Sebastian County Clerk (Recorder) - offices in Fort Smith (Northern District) and Greenwood (Southern District) at Sebastian County Clerk, 35 South 6th Street, Room 102, Fort Smith, AR 72901 (also: 301 East Center, Room 104, Greenwood, AR 72936).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (1-sided page) 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 consideration over $100; $140 fee plus recording fee for mortgages/Trustee's Notice of Default)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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.
Sebastian County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sebastian County?
The Sebastian County Clerk (Recorder) - offices in Fort Smith (Northern District) and Greenwood (Southern District) charges $15.00 (1-sided page) 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 consideration over $100; $140 fee plus recording fee for mortgages/Trustee's Notice of Default). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sebastian County?
Yes. Sebastian 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 Sebastian County?
Mail recordings to Sebastian County Clerk (Recorder) - offices in Fort Smith (Northern District) and Greenwood (Southern District): Sebastian County Clerk, 35 South 6th Street, Room 102, Fort Smith, AR 72901 (also: 301 East Center, Room 104, Greenwood, AR 72936) (479-782-5065 (Fort Smith); 479-996-4195 (Greenwood)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sebastian County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County recorder in person.
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