Search Siloam Springs Deed Records
Deed records for Siloam Springs are maintained by Benton County, not by the city itself. The Benton County Circuit Clerk in Bentonville is the official recording authority for all real property documents covering land and homes within Siloam Springs. This page explains how to find deed records, mortgage filings, liens, and other real estate instruments tied to Siloam Springs properties, including online search options and what you can expect when you contact the recording office.
Benton County Records Office for Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs sits in the western part of Benton County, and all deed records for properties in the city are filed with the Benton County Circuit Clerk and Recorder in Bentonville. This office serves as the ex-officio county recorder for all of Benton County under Arkansas law. The Circuit Clerk records deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, UCC filings, powers of attorney related to real estate, and other land documents.
The Benton County Circuit Clerk office is located at 102 Northeast A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. Phone: (479) 271-1015. Fax: (479) 271-1019. You can also reach the office by email at tobrien@co.benton.ar.us. The office handles land records recording, judicial and commissioner auction sales, passport services, and notary public administration in addition to real estate recording duties.
It is worth noting that Benton County uses two different address formats for the recorder depending on the source. Some listings show 215 East Central, Suite 217. Both lead to the same county government office. When in doubt, call (479) 271-1015 to confirm the current walk-in location before you travel to Bentonville.
What Deed Records Exist for Siloam Springs
The Benton County recording system includes deed records dating back to 1990 for deeds and mortgages. Liens are available from August 2002 forward. UCC filings are in the system from August 1994, with UCC images available from August 2002. Plat records go back to 1998 and continue to the present. If you need records older than 1990, you would need to contact the office about historical archives or physical records kept on file.
The search system uses different methods depending on when the document was filed. Documents recorded before October 30, 2017, are searchable by book and page number. Documents filed after October 30, 2017, are searchable by instrument number, which begins with the letter "L." If you are doing a title search on a Siloam Springs property that has changed hands multiple times, you may need to use both search methods to build a complete chain of title.
Types of documents you can find in the Benton County deed system include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage releases, mechanic's liens, subdivision plats, easements, and lis pendens notices. All of these are public records and can be viewed or copied through the recording office.
Online Access to Siloam Springs Property Records
Benton County provides free online deed and property record searches through ARCountyData.com. This tool lets you search by last name or business name, first name, property address, or tax year. It covers Benton County personal property and real estate tax records. Results show ownership information and assessment history, which is useful if you are researching a Siloam Springs property before making an offer or need to verify current ownership.
The county website at bentoncountyar.gov provides additional information about the Recorder's Office, including fee schedules and recording requirements. The ARCountyData property search is the go-to free resource for current Benton County property ownership data tied to Siloam Springs parcels.
The screenshot below shows the Benton County Recorder's Office page at the official county website, where recording rules and office information for Siloam Springs deed filings are published.
The Recorder's Office at bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk/recorders-office/ is the official source for Benton County recording policies and is where all Siloam Springs deed recording is handled by staff.
Fees and Document Requirements
Recording a deed or mortgage in Benton County costs $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. This is the statewide standard under Arkansas law. Copies of recorded documents cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. Full-size plat copies cost $3.00 per page.
When you transfer real property in Siloam Springs, the Real Property Transfer Tax applies to any sale over $100. The rate is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration. Documentary stamps reflecting the transfer tax must be affixed to the deed before it can be recorded. Stamps are purchased at an Arkansas State Revenue Office prior to filing.
Documents must be on 8.5" x 11" paper. The top right corner of the first page must have a 2.5-inch clear margin for the recording stamp. Side margins should be 0.5 inches, and the last page must have a 2.5-inch bottom margin. Original signatures and notarization are required. The deed must include a legal description of the property, the grantee's mailing address for tax billing, and a "prepared by" statement showing who drafted the document.
Note: As of August 5, 2025, Arkansas Act 752 requires that individuals filing deeds present a valid photo ID. Licensed attorneys, real estate brokers, financial institution representatives, and government employees are exempt from this requirement.
E-Recording Options for Siloam Springs
Benton County accepts electronic deed recording, which is the preferred method for title companies, lenders, and law firms handling Siloam Springs closings. E-recording allows documents to be submitted digitally and recorded the same day in most cases. The county works with approved vendors who handle the digital submission and payment process on behalf of their clients.
Approved e-recording vendors for Benton County include CSC eRecording Solutions at erecording.com (1-855-200-1150), Simplifile at simplifile.com (1-800-460-5657), EPN eRecording Partners Network at goePN.com (1-888-325-3365), and Indecomm Global Services (1-877-272-5250). If you are an individual seller or buyer handling your own closing, your title company or attorney typically handles e-recording on your behalf using one of these vendors.
Below is the ARCountyData search page for Benton County, one of the key free tools for searching Siloam Springs deed and property records online without visiting the courthouse.
Access the free Benton County property search at arcountydata.com to look up Siloam Springs parcel ownership, assessment values, and property tax history without a trip to Bentonville.
Siloam Springs City Clerk and Other Records
The City of Siloam Springs maintains a City Clerk office that handles municipal records separate from property deeds. The city clerk is responsible for public records, documents, and ordinances. The city can be reached through their main contact page at siloamsprings.com. The city's main address is City of Siloam Springs, P.O. Box 80, Siloam Springs, AR 72761, and the main phone is 479-524-5136.
The city clerk handles things like municipal ordinances, city meeting minutes, business licenses, and FOIA requests for city records. If you need a building permit history, zoning variance record, or code enforcement file for a Siloam Springs property, the city is the right place to start. Deed records, however, are strictly a county function and must be obtained from the Benton County office in Bentonville.
The image below shows the official Siloam Springs city website, where municipal records and city services are accessible.
Visit the city at siloamsprings.com for city-managed records and services, while deed records for Siloam Springs are filed and maintained at the Benton County Circuit Clerk's office in Bentonville.
Siloam Springs Planning Records
For planning and development records related to Siloam Springs properties, the city planning department manages subdivision approvals, site plans, zoning records, and development permits. These documents complement deed records but are separate from the real estate title chain. They can be useful when researching easements, setback requirements, or subdivision restrictions tied to a specific parcel.
The Siloam Springs planning department keeps records of all development approvals and conditions attached to properties in the city. If you find a deed that references a recorded plat, you can look up that plat through the Benton County recording office. Plats from 1998 to present are in the county's online system.
The screenshot below is from the Siloam Springs planning department page, a resource for city-level development records that support research on Siloam Springs deed history and land use.
The planning department information is accessible through the Siloam Springs city planning page, which covers zoning and subdivision records that are often referenced in deed documents for properties in the city.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
Siloam Springs is in the far western part of Benton County. Other cities in Benton County and nearby areas that have deed record pages on this site include:
- Rogers - Benton County, east of Siloam Springs
- Bentonville - Benton County seat, where the recording office is located
- Centerton - Benton County, between Siloam Springs and Bentonville
- Bella Vista - Benton County, northern part of the county
- Springdale - Washington County, southeast of Siloam Springs
- Fayetteville - Washington County, to the east