Craighead County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Form

Craighead 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.

Craighead County Scrivener's Error Affidavit Guide
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Craighead County Completed Example of the Scrivener's Error Affidavit Document
Example of a properly completed Arkansas Scrivener's Error Affidavit document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Craighead County Circuit Clerk
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F
Phone: (870) 933-4530
Recording Tips for Craighead County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Craighead County
Properties in any of these areas use Craighead County forms:
- Bay
- Black Oak
- Bono
- Brookland
- Caraway
- Cash
- Egypt
- Jonesboro
- Lake City
- Monette
- State University
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Craighead County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Craighead 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 Craighead County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Craighead 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 Craighead 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 Craighead County?
Recording fees in Craighead County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (870) 933-4530 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.
(Arkansas Correction Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Craighead County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Scrivener's Error Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Craighead County.
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