Find Deed Records in Centerton
Centerton deed records are held at the Benton County level and managed by the Benton County Circuit Clerk and Recorder in Bentonville. If you are searching for a property deed, mortgage document, lien, or plat tied to a Centerton address, the county recording office is where those records are kept. This page covers how the Benton County system works, what records you can find online, how to request copies, and what fees and requirements apply to recording documents for Centerton properties.
Benton County Handles Centerton Deed Records
Centerton is in Benton County, and all deed records for properties within the city are filed with the Benton County Circuit Clerk and Recorder. Under Arkansas law, the circuit clerk serves as the ex-officio county recorder, which means they handle both court filings and real estate recording duties. No deed recorded in Centerton is held at the city level. Centerton City Hall at 1300 Main Street maintains city permits, zoning records, and ordinances, but property deeds go to Bentonville.
The Benton County Circuit Clerk office is at 102 Northeast A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. The phone number is (479) 271-1015. You can also reach the office by fax at (479) 271-1019 or by email at tobrien@co.benton.ar.us. The office records all deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, UCC filings, and other real property instruments for all of Benton County, including Centerton. The staff also handles passport applications and notary public swearing-in ceremonies.
Centerton Property Deed Records Available
The Benton County recording system includes deeds and mortgages going back to 1990. Lien records are available from August 2002. UCC filings are accessible from August 1994, with UCC images available from August 2002 forward. Plat records begin in 1998 and continue to the present. If you need documents that predate these cutoffs, contact the county office directly to ask what format older records are kept in.
How you search depends on when the document was filed. Instruments recorded before October 30, 2017, are indexed by book and page number. Documents filed after that date are searchable by instrument number, which starts with the letter "L." When doing a title search on a Centerton property, you may need to use both methods if the chain of title spans the cutoff date.
Common documents found in the Benton County deed system for Centerton properties include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage releases, mechanic's liens, subdivision plats, easements, and foreclosure-related filings. All of these are public record. Any member of the public can view or request copies.
Note: Benton County employees at the recording office can assist with the search process, but they are not licensed or bonded to conduct official title searches. If you need a formal title search for a Centerton property, a licensed title company or real estate attorney handles that work.
How to Search Centerton Deed Records Online
The best free tool for searching Centerton deed and property records online is ARCountyData.com. This site is sponsored by Benton County and gives public access to property tax records and assessment data. You can search by owner name, property address, or parcel ID. Results include ownership history and assessed values for Centerton parcels.
You can also visit the official Benton County website at bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk/ to access the Circuit Clerk's page, which has information on the Recorder's Office, fee schedules, and recording rules. The county site is the authoritative source for Benton County deed recording policies as they apply to Centerton and every other city in the county.
The screenshot below shows the Benton County Circuit Clerk page, which is the hub for deed recording services covering all Centerton property transactions.
Visit the Benton County Circuit Clerk page to find contact details, office hours, and information on recording Centerton deed documents with the county recorder.
Recording Fees for Centerton Documents
Standard Arkansas recording fees apply to all Centerton deed filings. The cost is $15.00 for the first page of any deed, mortgage, lien, or other instrument. Each additional page costs $5.00. Copies of recorded documents cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. If you need a full-size copy of a recorded plat, the cost is $3.00 per page.
Real property transfers in Centerton above $100 are subject to the Arkansas Real Property Transfer Tax. The rate is $3.30 per $1,000 of the sale price or actual consideration. You must purchase documentary stamps at an Arkansas State Revenue Office and attach them to the deed before the document can be recorded. The recording office will not accept a deed without the proper stamps if the transfer is a taxable transaction.
Payment options at the Benton County office include cash, check, and money order for in-person visits. Credit card payments are accepted online. For mailed documents, include a check made out to the Benton County Circuit Clerk covering the full recording fee. Call (479) 271-1015 to confirm the exact amount if you are unsure about page count or additional fees.
Document Formatting Requirements
Documents you submit to record with the Benton County Circuit Clerk must meet certain format standards. Paper size must be 8.5" x 11" inches. The top right corner of the first page needs a 2.5-inch clear space for the recording stamp. Side margins should be at least 0.5 inches. The last page must have a 2.5-inch bottom margin. Using the wrong paper size, such as legal-size 8.5" x 14", will trigger a non-compliance fee in addition to the standard recording fee.
Documents must have original signatures. No photocopied or faxed signatures are accepted. The deed must include a complete legal description of the Centerton property, the grantee's mailing address for future tax billing, and a statement showing who prepared the document. Notarization or acknowledgment is also required before recording. Deeds that do not meet these requirements will be rejected and returned for correction.
As of August 5, 2025, any individual (not an attorney, broker, or institutional representative) filing a deed in Benton County must present a valid photo ID. This is required by Arkansas Act 752, which took effect on that date across all Arkansas counties.
E-Recording for Centerton Real Estate
Benton County accepts electronic deed recording through approved vendors. E-recording is the standard method for title companies and lenders handling Centerton closings. The process involves uploading a signed, notarized document in PDF format through an approved vendor's platform, paying the recording fee electronically, and receiving the stamped recorded document back digitally. Most e-recording submissions are processed the same day.
The approved e-recording vendors for Benton County include CSC eRecording Solutions (erecording.com, 1-855-200-1150), Simplifile (simplifile.com, 1-800-460-5657), EPN eRecording Partners Network (goePN.com, 1-888-325-3365), and Indecomm Global Services (1-877-272-5250). If you are a homeowner handling a private sale, your closing attorney or title company will typically arrange e-recording for you as part of the closing process.
The screenshot below shows the Benton County website, which serves as the main resource for Centerton deed recording policies and recorder office information.
The official Benton County site at bentoncountyar.gov has links to the Circuit Clerk, Recorder's Office, and other county departments that deal with Centerton property deed records and real estate recording.
Centerton City Hall and Related Services
Centerton City Hall is at 1300 Main Street, Centerton, AR 72719. The main phone is 479-795-0222. While city hall does not manage deed records, it handles planning approvals, building permits, zoning records, and subdivision plat approvals within the city limits. These records can be important context when you are researching a Centerton property. A recorded plat may reference conditions set by the city planning process.
The city website at centertonar.us has information on city services, planning and zoning contacts, and how to submit public records requests for city-held documents. If you need copies of city-level permits or variance approvals related to a Centerton address, city hall is the right starting point. For the actual deed chain on that property, the Benton County office in Bentonville is where you go.
The image below shows the Centerton city homepage, which covers city-level services and records separate from the deed recording system at Benton County.
Visit centertonar.us for city permits and planning records, and contact the Benton County Circuit Clerk at (479) 271-1015 for all deed and mortgage records tied to Centerton properties.
Nearby Cities in Benton County
Centerton is in the central part of Benton County, close to several other cities in the county and nearby Washington County. The cities below have deed record pages on this site and use the same Benton County recording office.
- Bentonville - Benton County seat, location of the recording office
- Rogers - Benton County, adjacent to Centerton to the east
- Bella Vista - Benton County, north of Centerton
- Siloam Springs - Benton County, west of Centerton
- Springdale - Washington County, south of Centerton
- Fayetteville - Washington County, south of Centerton