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Craighead County Circuit Clerk
Craighead County Circuit Clerk - Lake City Location
About the Craighead County Circuit Clerk
Land records in Craighead County are recorded by the Circuit Clerk. The office is held by David Vaughn.
Land records can be researched in person from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in Jonesboro or Lake City; each record is located at the courthouse designated in the order. Online one-time search through Tapestry costs $8.75 per search and $1.00 per printed page plus applicable sales tax; monthly Laredo plans and Monarch subscriptions are also offered.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Craighead County Circuit Clerk · Public Records
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $15.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page (one page, one side only; then per additional page) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $15.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page (deeds of trust and mortgages; one page, one side only) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $15.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page (release deeds; one page, one side only) |
| Other standard documents | $15.00 first page, $5.00 each additional page (other recordable instruments not otherwise prescribed) |
Other charges
| Document that does not meet the formatting standards | $25.00 per document when The recorder waives the requirements of § 14-15-402(b)(1) for good cause |
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| Additional references or marginal notations | $15.00 each beyond the 1 included (per additional instrument listed for release or assignment; not to exceed $300) |
| Certification | $5.00 |
StatewideArk. Code Ann. § 21-6-306(a)(1)(C) sets a fee of $8.00 for filing or recording a certificate of assessment or any other instrument not specified in subsection (a). Fees under § 21-6-306 are paid into the county recorder's cost fund.
Mortgagee's or trustee's notice of default and intention to sell (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-50-104): $140.00 plus the recording fee of $15.00 for the first page (1) side only and $5.00 for each additional page. Copy of full-size plat: $5.00. DD2-14: no charge. UCC real estate fixture filings are recorded in the real estate records at the regular recording fees.
Transfer tax
Real Property Transfer Tax. $1.10 for each $1,000 or fractional part thereof when consideration exceeds $100, plus an additional tax of $2.20 for each $1,000 or fractional part thereof. The tax is collected when the document is recorded. (statewide, Ark. Code Ann. § 26-60-105)
StatewideThe tax is based solely on the consideration given for the realty, not on tangible or intangible personal property included in the transfer (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-60-105(c)). Payment is shown by documentary stamps or a documentary symbol attached to the face of the instrument; on receipt, the county recorder cancels the stamps or symbol or notes on the face of the instrument that it is exempt or that no tax is due (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-60-107).
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Craighead County Fees · Arkansas Code § 21-6-306. Recorders (FindLaw) · Arkansas Code § 26-60-105 (FindLaw) · Recording
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Paper size | 8.5 x 11 inches (statewide, Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-402(b)(1)(A)) |
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| First page top margin | 2.5 in (statewide, Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-402(b)(1)(B)) |
| Other margins | 0.5 in (statewide, Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-402(b)(1)(B)) |
| Prepared-by statement required | Yes (statewide, Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-403(a)) |
| Tax statement mailing address required | Yes |
Statewide2.5-inch margin at the bottom of the last page; an area reserved on the top right of the first page for the recorder's file mark.
StatewideDocuments must contain the title of the document and the name of the grantor and grantee, when applicable, be acknowledged or otherwise executed as permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208, and be legible. The recorder has discretion to waive these requirements for good cause and for documents complying with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. Documents executed before January 1, 2004, and all surveys and plats are exempt. The preparer's name must be printed, typewritten, stamped, or signed legibly.
Recordable instruments must be originals with notarized signatures. Revenue stamps are required on warranty deeds if revenue changed hands, and an "I Certify" statement on all warranty deeds and any deed bearing revenue stamps. Plats outside the Jonesboro city limits must be approved by the County Judge's office before recording. Plats require two original instruments, a signature on each, a reduced copy if larger than 18" by 24", a black and white copy with any color plat, and the owner's signature and city or county approval. Surveys must be stamped by the County Judge's office.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit of Compliance Statewide Arkansas Department of Finance and AdministrationPresented with the transfer instrument; may be omitted when the instrument is clearly exempt on its face under § 26-60-102; the recorder shall require it or a certification when doubting an exemption
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
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| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
StatewideA deed to real estate presented in person or by mail is not received for record unless the grantor named in the deed, or an individual signing on the grantor's behalf, appears in person at the recorder's office and presents a valid photo identification card or driver's license issued by a state agency or a United States government agency; for a deed presented by mail, a photocopy of the grantor's valid photo identification or driver's license is included. The recorder records a copy of the identification attached to the deed. This does not apply to deeds presented by an attorney; a real estate broker or agent; a representative of a bank, mortgage company, or lending institution; a title insurance agent, agency, or affiliated person; the Commissioner of State Lands; an individual representing the state or a political subdivision; or the state, a municipality, a county, or a political subdivision.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Act 752 of 2025 (SB 406) · Arkansas Code § 14-15-402 (2024) - Instruments to be recorded (Justia) · Arkansas Code § 14-15-403 - Instruments affecting title to property (Justia) · 2012 Arkansas Code § 26-60-107 - Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit of Compliance Form (Justia) · Recording
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Craighead County Circuit Clerk
Craighead County Circuit Clerk - Lake City Location
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