Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Pulaski County?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Pulaski County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Pulaski County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Pulaski County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Pulaski County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions >$100; full name/DL#/phone required on personal checks & money orders)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Arkansas yet