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Ashley County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Form

Ashley County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Form

Ashley County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Form

Fill in the blank Scrivener's Error Affidavit form formatted to comply with all Arkansas recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 4/18/2025
Ashley County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Guide

Ashley County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/9/2025
Ashley County Completed Example of the Scrivener's Error Affidavit Document

Ashley County Completed Example of the Scrivener's Error Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed Arkansas Scrivener's Error Affidavit document for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/13/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Ashley County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Ashley County Circuit Clerk
Address:
215 East Jefferson
Hamburg, Arkansas 71646

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (870) 853-2030

Recording Tips for Ashley County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ashley County

Properties in any of these areas use Ashley County forms:

  • Crossett
  • Fountain Hill
  • Hamburg
  • Montrose
  • Parkdale
  • Portland
  • Wilmot

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ashley County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ashley County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Ashley County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Ashley County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Ashley County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Ashley County?

Recording fees in Ashley County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (870) 853-2030 for current fees.

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Scrivener's Error Affidavits in Arkansas

What happens when an important document like a deed or a mortgage has been recorded, and an error is spotted after the fact? What can you do to fix it? One option may be filing a corrective scrivener's affidavit.

A scrivener's affidavit is an instrument containing sworn statements by the affiant, or person making the affidavit, that sets forth the intent of the original document by correcting a non-material error in a document which has been recorded at an earlier date. The Arkansas statutes specifically state that scrivener's affidavits may be used to correct the following: the identification, marital status, heirship, relation, death, or the time of death of a person; the identification of a corporation or other legal entity;or the legal description to real property (A.C.A. 18-12-108).

Major, or material, changes to the substance of the document have a legal effect in how property is titled, and therefore require a new deed. Adding or removing a grantee, for example, or making significant modifications to the legal description, may require a new document. When in doubt about the gravity of an error and the appropriate vehicle to address it, consult with a lawyer.

In order to be valid, the affidavit must include the name of the person or entity that completed or prepared the original instrument, and the names of all parties to the original instrument (A.C.A. 18-12-108). If the person's name has changed in the time since the erroneous document was recorded, a new document is typically required. The affidavit must also include the recording information from the original instrument. And of course, the affidavit states a brief description of each error and the correction itself (A.C.A. 18-12-108).

Because a scrivener's affidavit is correcting another document where the transfer tax has already been paid, it is exempt from said transfer tax pursuant to A.C.A. 26-60-102(3). Contact a lawyer with questions if no tax was paid on the recorded document.

The affidavit must be executed and recorded by one of the individuals listed in A.C.A. 18-12-108 who were party to the original document. The affiant must sign the document in order for the correction to be valid (A.C.A. 18-12-108). It must also meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. Submit the completed affidavit at the circuit clerk's office in the county where the real property is located (A.C.A. 18-12-108).

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact an attorney with questions about scrivener's affidavits, or for any other issues related to real property in Arkansas.

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Important: Your property must be located in Ashley County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Scrivener's Error Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Ashley County.

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