Cabot Deed Records
Cabot deed records are maintained by Lonoke County, the county in which the city is located. All deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other real property instruments for Cabot addresses are recorded with the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk, who serves as the ex-officio county recorder. Whether you are researching the ownership history of a Cabot home, recording a new deed after closing, or ordering a certified copy of an instrument, the Lonoke County recording office is your official source.
Where Cabot Deed Records Are Filed
Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County, though Lonoke is the county seat. All deed records for Cabot properties are filed at the Lonoke County courthouse in Lonoke, not at Cabot City Hall. The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at 301 North Center Street in Lonoke serves as ex-officio county recorder and maintains the official deed index for all property instruments filed in the county. This includes every home sale, mortgage, lien, and plat recorded for a Cabot address.
Under Arkansas Code § 14-15-404, a recorded deed gives constructive notice to all subsequent buyers and lenders from the moment it is filed. Arkansas uses a race-notice recording system. The party who files first without prior knowledge of a competing unrecorded claim holds the stronger title. In a fast-growing city like Cabot, where new subdivisions and home sales are frequent, recording promptly at closing is standard practice among local title professionals.
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's dedicated website is at lonokecircuitclerk.com. Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby runs the office. The street address is 301 North Center Street, Suite 204, Lonoke, AR 72086. The mailing address is PO Box 870, Lonoke, AR 72086-0870. For recording and real estate matters, call 501.676.3043. For general office and court records, call 501.676.2316. Fax is 501.676.3014.
Lonoke County Circuit Clerk Recording Office
Circuit Clerk Deborah Oglesby heads the Lonoke County recording operation. As ex-officio county recorder, the Circuit Clerk is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds, and other instruments involving property within the county. That includes every Cabot address. The recording-specific phone line is 501.676.3043. The general office line handles court records at 501.676.2316. The office also maintains a Lonoke County Recorder of Deeds mailing address at PO Box 870, Lonoke, AR 72086.
When filing a deed in person, bring the original document with original signatures. Photocopies are not accepted. The document must be on 8.5 by 11 inch paper. Under Arkansas Code § 14-15-403, the first page must have a 2.5-inch blank margin at the top right for the recorder's stamp. All other margins must be at least half an inch. The last page needs a 2.5-inch bottom margin at the end. The document title plus grantor and grantee names must appear on the first page.
Deeds must be notarized or signed before two disinterested witnesses under Arkansas Code § 18-12-104. If the Cabot property being conveyed is a homestead, both spouses must sign the deed. Arkansas Constitution Art. 9 § 3 makes this a mandatory requirement. A deed missing a spouse's signature on homestead property is legally defective and will create problems for any future sale or mortgage on that parcel.
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at lonokecircuitclerk.com is the official recording office for all Cabot deed records and real property instruments filed in Lonoke County.
Searching Cabot Property Records Online
Lonoke County deed records can be searched online through the ARCountyData Lonoke County portal. This free public tool is sponsored by the county assessor and allows searches by owner last name or business name, first name, street address, tax year, and more. It is a practical starting point when you need to confirm current ownership on a Cabot property or pull a parcel number before requesting a certified copy of a deed from the courthouse.
The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search is a required step in full title research on any Cabot parcel. Judgment liens, foreclosures, and probate proceedings affecting Lonoke County real property appear in the circuit court records, not the deed index. A judgment lien can attach to all real property owned by a debtor in the county. If you skip the case search, you may miss liens that follow the land through a sale and surface during a future title examination or mortgage underwriting.
The Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands handles tax-delinquent properties statewide. Cabot properties with unpaid taxes for more than one year can be certified to the Land Commissioner. The COSL auction site at auction.cosl.org lists upcoming Lonoke County tax sales. Buyers receive a limited warranty deed from the state. The state cannot guarantee clear title, access, or full ownership rights, so independent title research before bidding is necessary.
The ARCountyData Lonoke County portal at arcountydata.com provides free public access to property and assessor data for Cabot and all of Lonoke County. Use it as a starting point for ownership lookups before visiting the courthouse.
Recording Fees and Transfer Tax for Cabot Deeds
Lonoke County follows the standard Arkansas recording fee schedule under Arkansas Code § 21-6-306. The fee is $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Two-sided sheets count as two pages. Certified copies of recorded instruments cost $5.00. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. These fees apply to deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, lien releases, powers of attorney, plats, and similar instruments for Cabot properties.
The Real Property Transfer Tax applies to most Cabot real estate sales at a rate of $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration. Lonoke County collects this tax at the time of recording. Transfers that commonly qualify for exemption include gifts between close family members, transfers between spouses, living trust transfers, and certain divorce-related property conveyances. Include clear exemption language in the deed when applicable. The clerk will apply the tax to any transfer that does not clearly qualify.
Note: Arkansas Act 752, which took effect August 5, 2025, requires people filing deeds in person at any Arkansas county courthouse to present a valid government-issued photo ID. Exemptions cover licensed attorneys, real estate brokers, bank employees, and government officials. E-recording and mail-in options are not subject to the in-person ID requirement.
E-Recording and Mail Options for Cabot Deeds
Electronic recording is available for Cabot deed filings through Lonoke County. Under Arkansas Code § 14-2-301 et seq., the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, documents submitted electronically during regular business hours are treated as recorded at the time of submission. E-recording gives same-day processing without a trip to Lonoke. This is particularly useful for Cabot closings where the recording office is not in the same city as the property.
Approved e-recording vendors that work with Arkansas counties include Simplifile, CSC eRecording Solutions, eRecording Partners Network, and Indecomm Global Services. Title companies and closing attorneys handling Cabot transactions should contact the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at 501.676.3043 to confirm current vendor acceptance. E-recording through an approved vendor is often the most efficient path for routine deed recordings.
For mail-in recording, send the original document to the Lonoke County Recorder of Deeds at PO Box 870, Lonoke, AR 72086. Include a check for the estimated recording fee and applicable transfer tax plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail processing times vary and are not as predictable as e-recording. For Cabot transactions with firm closing deadlines, e-recording or in-person filing is the more reliable choice.
Cabot City Hall and City Records
Cabot City Hall is at 101 North 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023. The city's official website is at cabotar.gov. Cabot has earned recognition as a "Trendsetter City" from both the Arkansas House and Senate, reflecting strong local governance. City Hall maintains municipal records including ordinances, resolutions, and city council minutes. City records do not include property deed records for privately owned Cabot parcels.
For deed records on Cabot properties, the recording office is the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk in Lonoke, not Cabot City Hall. The city clerk at 301 N Center St, Suite 202, Lonoke, AR 72086, can be reached at (501) 676-2368 for county-related matters. When you need a copy of a deed, a certified title search, or confirmation that a Cabot property deed is on record, contact the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's recording line at 501.676.3043.
The City of Cabot at cabotar.gov provides access to city services, planning, and local government resources. Property deed records for Cabot are filed with Lonoke County at the courthouse in Lonoke.