Search Greene County Deed Records
Greene County deed records are filed with the Circuit Clerk in Paragould, Arkansas. The Circuit Clerk acts as the ex-officio county recorder and maintains all property instruments including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for land within Greene County. Free online access through ARCountyData.com supplements in-person courthouse searches for property ownership and title research.
Greene County Deed Records Overview
Accessing Greene County Deed Records
The Greene County Circuit Clerk is Lesa Grammling. The office is at 320 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 62, Paragould, AR 72451-0062. The main phone number is (870) 239-6311. A secondary contact number listed for the office is (870) 239-6310. The Circuit Clerk maintains all deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, releases, powers of attorney, liens, plats, and related instruments that affect real property title in Greene County.
Online access to Greene County property records is available through ARCountyData.com. The portal is free to use and pulls property ownership and assessment data from county records. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or address. ARCountyData is a solid starting point for Greene County deed research before making the trip to Paragould or sending a mail request to the courthouse.
For deed image access beyond what ARCountyData provides, Greene County has used TitleSearcher.com as an online hosting platform. Members can sign up to search document images through that system. Subscription options have included unlimited monthly access and pay-per-image plans. Contact the Circuit Clerk's office at (870) 239-6311 to confirm current online access options and whether TitleSearcher or another platform is active.
The ARCountyData portal for Greene County is shown below as a free online starting point for property research in the Paragould area.
The ARCountyData Greene County portal provides free access to property ownership and parcel data for Paragould and the surrounding Greene County area.
Circuit Clerk Contact and In-Person Access
The Greene County Courthouse in Paragould is the place to go for deed copies, certified instruments, or in-person title research. Standard courthouse hours in Arkansas run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call the Circuit Clerk at (870) 239-6311 to confirm current hours and any specific procedures before you visit. Having a prior owner's name, a parcel number, or a book and page reference will make your search go faster when you arrive.
The Circuit Clerk's staff can help you navigate the grantor and grantee indexes to find recorded instruments. They can pull deed books, show you how to read the index, and help you confirm which instrument numbers you need for your copies. Staff cannot perform official title searches on your behalf, but they can point you to the right books and help you understand what each document is. For complex title searches involving multiple transfers and liens, engaging a licensed title company or attorney in Paragould is the most thorough approach.
Plain copies of recorded documents cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. For mail requests, include the book and page or instrument number, your check payable to Greene County Circuit Clerk, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail turnaround depends on office volume, so plan for at least a few business days on top of postal time.
Note: Greene County property records are also available through the ActDataScout platform. The county has a county-sponsored property search through ActDataScout. Check with the Circuit Clerk at (870) 239-6311 to confirm current access status and whether that portal requires a subscription or is free for public use.
Recording Fees and Requirements
Greene 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. This applies to all deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, releases, powers of attorney, plats, and related instruments. Two-sided pages count as two pages for fee purposes.
The Real Property Transfer Tax is collected at the time of recording. The rate is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration for property transfers above $100. Common exemptions include spousal transfers, gifts between close family members, transfers in and out of living trusts, and certain divorce-related property divisions. If your transfer qualifies for an exemption, note the basis on the deed or bring supporting documents to the recording window in Paragould.
All deeds submitted for recording in Greene County must meet the formatting requirements of Arkansas Code § 14-15-403. The document must be on 8.5 by 11 inch white paper. A 2.5-inch blank margin must appear at the top right of the first page for the recorder's stamp. Side and bottom margins must be at least half an inch. The last page must have a 2.5-inch clear area at the bottom. The first page must include the document title, grantor name, grantee name, and the preparer's name and address. Grantee mailing address for future tax statements is also required under Arkansas Code § 26-26-709.
Deeds must be signed before a notary or two disinterested witnesses under Arkansas Code § 18-12-104. When a homestead is being conveyed, both spouses must sign regardless of whose name appears on the title. Beginning August 5, 2025, Act 752 requires valid photo ID from anyone filing a deed at the Greene County courthouse. Licensed attorneys, real estate brokers, bank representatives, and government employees on official duty are exempt.
Historical Greene County Deed Records
Greene County has an important note for title researchers: all county records were destroyed by fire on March 13, 1876. Records before that date are gone. Since the fire, the records are described as complete and kept in fireproof vaults. If your title search needs to go back before 1876, there may be very little to find in the courthouse. Greene County was formed from Lawrence County in 1833, so some earlier records might be found in Lawrence County records or in federal land patent records through the Bureau of Land Management for the original government survey period.
After 1876, the deed record is continuous. FamilySearch.org has digitized several Greene County historical collections including County Surveyor Records from 1894 to 1915, Deed Records from 1876 to 1888, Original Land Entries from 1850 to 1870, and a Plat Book from 1846. The deed records and original entries cover the period just after the fire and the earliest government surveys, which helps piece together the chain of title for older parcels. The Arkansas Digital Archives may hold additional early land records relevant to Greene County's history in northeast Arkansas.
The Arkansas State Land Surveyor's Office maintains General Land Office plats and corner certificates that document how the original government surveys divided land in this part of the state. For legal descriptions referencing township and range, these plat records can help verify the original parcel boundaries well before the courthouse deed record begins.
State Resources for Greene County
Tax-delinquent properties in Greene County are tracked by the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands. When Paragould or rural Greene County property taxes go unpaid, the county tax collector can certify that parcel to the COSL. The COSL then notifies the owner, holds a public auction, and the winning bidder receives a limited warranty deed. The COSL auction platform shows current and past Greene County tax sales with parcel maps included. Checking COSL before buying any Greene County property gives you a clearer picture of tax history and whether any delinquency clouds the title.
The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search covers circuit court cases in Greene County including judgment liens and foreclosures. A judgment against a property owner can become a lien on their real property, and that lien will not appear in the deed index. Cross-checking the court case search with the deed record is standard practice for complete title research in any Arkansas county.
The Arkansas Secretary of State provides entity records when a corporation, LLC, or other business entity appears in a Greene County deed. The free corporation search confirms the entity's legal name and good standing. This is particularly relevant for commercial property in the Paragould area where business entities frequently hold real estate.