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Free Arkansas Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Arkansas quitclaim deed form to transfer real property. Fill out the form online, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county circuit clerk.
Arkansas has unique requirements: the grantee must sign a documentary stamp certification directly on the deed face (A.C.A. §26-60-110(b)), and a Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit of Compliance is required at recording. If the property is the grantor's homestead and the grantor is married, the spouse must also sign (A.C.A. §18-12-403).
Arkansas Quitclaim Deed Form
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Arkansas Quitclaim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quitclaim deed in Arkansas, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s) (A.C.A. §18-12-102)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public (A.C.A. §18-12-201)
- ✓Property must be identified by its full legal description (A.C.A. §14-15-404(b))
- ✓Grantor and grantee mailing addresses are required (A.C.A. §26-60-107(a)(2)(B)(ii))
- ✓County where property is located must be stated (A.C.A. §26-60-107(a)(2)(B)(iv))
- ✓Preparer name and address must appear on the deed (A.C.A. §14-15-403)
- ✓Grantee must sign the documentary stamp certification on the deed face (A.C.A. §26-60-110(b))
- ✓Documentary stamps must be affixed at recording — $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration; no stamps required if consideration is $100 or less
- ✓Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit of Compliance (DFA form) required at recording
- ✓If property is the grantor's homestead and grantor is married, spouse must also sign (A.C.A. §18-12-403)
- ✓Recording fee: $15.00 first page + $5.00 each additional page
- ✓Minimum 2.5-inch top margin on page 1 for recorder stamp area
After You Record Your Deed in Arkansas
After the Circuit Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the address specified on the deed. The county assessor is notified of the ownership change and updates property tax records. Keep the recorded deed as your primary evidence of title. If documentary stamps were affixed, retain your receipt as proof of tax payment.
Common Uses for a Quitclaim Deed in Arkansas
Quitclaim deeds in Arkansas are commonly used to transfer property between spouses or family members, including transfers as part of a divorce settlement. Arkansas residents frequently use them to move property into a revocable living trust to avoid probate, or to add or remove a co-owner from an existing title. Correcting a name error on a prior recorded deed is another typical use.
Arkansas Quitclaim Deed FAQ
Does a quitclaim deed need to be notarized in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded (A.C.A. §18-12-201). Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in Arkansas.
Where do I record a quitclaim deed in Arkansas?
You record the deed with the Circuit Clerk in the county where the property is located. Note that 10 Arkansas counties have two district seats — confirm the correct filing location with the county before recording.
What is the documentary stamp tax in Arkansas?
Arkansas imposes a documentary stamp tax of $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration (rounded up). No stamps are required if the consideration is $100 or less. The stamps must be physically affixed to the deed face before recording, and the grantee must sign a certification on the deed.
What is the Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit?
Arkansas requires a Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit of Compliance (a DFA form) to accompany every deed at recording. The form verifies the consideration amount and is used to calculate the documentary stamp tax.
Does my spouse need to sign if I'm transferring homestead property?
Yes. Under A.C.A. §18-12-403, if the property is the grantor's homestead and the grantor is married, the grantor's spouse must also sign the deed. Omitting the spouse's signature voids the deed.
What vesting options are available for multiple grantees?
Arkansas grantees may hold title as Tenants in Common or as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. Joint tenancy must be stated explicitly — silence defaults to tenants in common under A.C.A. §18-12-603.
Why does the grantee need to sign the deed?
Arkansas law (A.C.A. §26-60-110(b)) requires the grantee to certify on the deed face that documentary stamps in the correct amount have been placed on the instrument. This grantee certification must be signed before the deed is presented for recording.
What is a legal description and where do I find it?
A legal description is the official identification of a parcel using lot and block numbers for platted subdivisions, or a metes-and-bounds or Section/Township/Range description for unplatted land. You can find it on your existing deed, your title insurance policy, or through your county assessor. A street address alone is not sufficient (A.C.A. §14-15-404(b)).
What to Bring When Recording Your Arkansas Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the county circuit clerk's office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Completed, signed, and notarized deed with grantee certification signed on deed face
- 2Real Property Transfer Tax Affidavit of Compliance (DFA form) — required on every deed
- 3Documentary stamps affixed to deed face — $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration (round up); no stamps required if consideration is $100 or less
- 4Recording fee: $15.00 first page + $5.00 each additional page
- 5Confirm correct county seat before filing — 10 Arkansas counties have two district seats
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