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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — Arkansas
Use this free Arkansas quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
Arkansas Quit Claim Deed Form
Arkansas Quit Claim Deed Form
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Your deed needs to be notarized before recording
All quit claim deeds must be notarized to be legally valid. Notarize online from your phone or computer — no travel required, available 24/7.
Arkansas Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Arkansas, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be notarized AND attested by two witnesses
- ✓Property must be identified by its legal description
- ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
- ✓Must be filed with the Circuit Clerk in the county of the property
- ✓Real Property Transfer Tax: $3.30 per $1,000 of value is due at recording
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Arkansas
After the Circuit Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated return address. The county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership records, and the grantee is responsible for taxes from the date of transfer. Keep the recorded deed in a safe place as your legal evidence of ownership.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Arkansas
Quit claim deeds in Arkansas are frequently used to transfer property between spouses, parents and children, and other family members, including in divorce settlements. Arkansas property owners also use them to transfer real estate into a revocable living trust to avoid probate. Adding a family member as a co-owner or correcting a name error on a prior deed are other common uses.
Arkansas Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas requires the grantor's signature to be both notarized and witnessed by two adults. All signatories must be present at the same time. Both witnesses must be adults who are not parties to the deed. Online notarization services like NotaryLive can coordinate the notarization, but you will still need two in-person witnesses at the time of signing.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Arkansas?
You file the deed with the Circuit Clerk (sometimes called the County Clerk) in the county where the property is located. Arkansas has 75 counties, each with its own Circuit Clerk's office. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas imposes a Real Property Transfer Tax of $3.30 per $1,000 of the consideration or fair market value of the property being transferred. The tax is paid at the time of recording. Certain transfers, including those made with no consideration between close family members, may qualify for an exemption.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Arkansas?
Yes. Transfers between family members, including parents and children, spouses, and siblings, are among the most common uses of quit claim deeds in Arkansas. Confirm with the Circuit Clerk or a local real estate attorney whether the transfer qualifies for any exemption from the Real Property Transfer Tax.
Who can serve as a witness for a quit claim deed in Arkansas?
A witness must be an adult (at least 18 years old) who is not a party to the deed and not the notary public. The witness must be physically present when the grantor signs and must sign the deed in the grantor's presence. Family members of the grantor or grantee can generally serve as witnesses, though some attorneys recommend using disinterested third parties to avoid future challenges.
Are there exemptions to the Arkansas Real Property Transfer Tax?
Arkansas provides exemptions from the transfer tax for certain transactions, including deeds conveying property with no actual consideration (gifts), transfers between spouses as part of a divorce, transfers to a government entity, and transfers between a corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. You should confirm the exemption with the Circuit Clerk or a local attorney before claiming it, as documentation may be required.
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