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Washington County Circuit Clerk
About the Washington County Circuit Clerk
Land records in Washington County are recorded by the Circuit Clerk. The office is held by Kyle E. Sylvester.
Indexed land records and liens can also be searched through ACT DataScout. Land records from 1834 to 1991 are held by the County Archives.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Circuit Clerk | Washington County, AR
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 |
|---|---|
| Additional references or marginal notations | $15.00 each (per previously recorded instrument listed for assignment, release, modification, or correction; 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.
A Mortgagee’s or Trustee’s Notice of Default & Intention to sell (18-50-104) is $140 plus $15 for the first page (one side only) and $5 per each additional page; an amended notice is $15 for the first page and $5 per each additional page. Other charges listed: Notary Verification $5.00; Certificate of Authentication $5.00; UCC Releases (to be filed with county and Secretary of State) $6.00; Certified Copy of entire file $5.00 + $0.05 per page.
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: Documents Filed, Fees, and Requirements | Washington County, AR · Arkansas Code § 21-6-306. Recorders (FindLaw) · Arkansas Code § 26-60-105 (FindLaw)
Document Requirements
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| Paper size | 8.5 x 11 inches (statewide, Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-402(b)(1)(A)) |
|---|---|
| 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.
The first page must have the correct title (WD, MTG, REL, etc.) in bold print, and the grantor and grantee must be identified as such in bold print. The legal description must be on the first or second page; only Washington County, Arkansas documents are accepted. Any prior instrument numbers (book & pages) associated with the document must be listed on the first page. Revenue stamps are required on deeds. Plats: two originals, no larger than 36 x 48, not printed on mylar, all signature/date lines filled in, with space left for the file number stamp. Surveys: one original, owner name shown, no smaller than 11 x 17 and no larger than 24 x 36, with space left for the file number stamp.
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 |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Documents recorded in person are scanned and handed back; if the office must keep the original, it provides a copy. Mailed documents are returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope. |
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.
Documents that cannot be recorded electronically may be delivered in person or sent by USPS, FedEx, or UPS. Notaries are available in the Circuit Clerk’s office. The office does not record bills of sale, medical powers of attorney, promissory notes, or wills.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Act 752 of 2025 (SB 406) · Circuit Clerk | Washington County, AR · Documents Filed, Fees, and Requirements | Washington County, AR · 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)
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