Perry County Deed Records Search
Perry County deed records are filed with the Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse in Perryville, Arkansas. The clerk records all property transfers, mortgages, and liens for land located in Perry County. This page shows you how to search those records, how to get copies, and what online resources are available for Perry County property research.
Perry County Deed Records Overview
Accessing Perry County Property Deed Records
The Perry County Circuit Clerk holds all deed records for land in Perry County. The office is at 310 W. Main St., Perryville, AR 72126. You can also reach the clerk at P.O. Box 358, Perryville, AR 72126. The phone number is (501) 889-5126 and the fax is (501) 889-5759. The clerk currently is Renee Rainey, who handles deed recording as part of the Circuit Clerk's duties as ex-officio county recorder.
Two online tools are available for Perry County deed and property research. The County Service Portal provides online access to Perry County property records. The Perry County official website also offers information about county offices and services, including links to the clerk and other county officials.
The county service portal screenshot below shows the online access point for Perry County property records. You can view assessment data and search by owner name or parcel number from this interface.
The Perry County Service Portal links to property records, county officials, and other online services for Perry County, Arkansas.
Perry County Circuit Clerk Office Details
The Perry County Circuit Clerk's office handles deed recording for all land in Perry County. The clerk is at 310 West Main Street in Perryville. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is (501) 889-5126. Call ahead if you plan to travel to the courthouse, especially for complex title research that may take several hours.
Other Perry County officials play supporting roles in property research. County Assessor Amanda Hawkins maintains assessment records and parcel maps at (501) 889-2865. County Collector Ricky Don Jones handles property tax billing and collection at (501) 889-5285. County Judge Larry Blackmon can be reached at (501) 889-5128. County Treasurer Jessica Spinks is at (501) 889-2710. These offices work together to maintain the county's property records system.
The Perry County website provides a useful overview of county government services. The screenshot below shows the official site, which includes contact information for all county offices involved in property records.
The Perry County official website lists all county offices and contact information, including the Circuit Clerk who records deeds and the Assessor who maintains property valuations for Perry County.
Deed Recording Fees in Perry County
Perry County recording fees match the state schedule under Arkansas Code ยง 21-6-306. You pay $15 for the first page of any instrument and $5 for each additional page. A two-sided page counts as two pages. Documents with more than one instrument may be charged a base fee for each instrument beyond the first.
The Real Property Transfer Tax applies to most property sales in Perry County. The rate is $3.30 per $1,000 of the sale price. This tax only applies to transactions over $100. The clerk collects it when you record the deed. Exempt transfers include gifts between close family members, transfers between spouses, conveyances to or from a living trust, and certain divorce-related property transfers. If you are not sure whether your transfer qualifies for an exemption, contact the clerk before filing.
Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5.00. Plain copies are generally $0.25 to $0.50 per page. You must include a self-addressed stamped envelope when requesting copies by mail. All deed documents must meet the standard Arkansas formatting rules: 8.5 by 11 inch paper, a 2.5-inch blank margin at the top right of the first page, half-inch side margins throughout, and a 2.5-inch blank margin at the bottom of the last page.
Under Arkansas Act 752, effective August 5, 2025, individuals filing deeds in Perry County must show valid photo ID. Attorneys, real estate brokers, bank employees, and government employees in official roles are exempt from this requirement.
Property Records and Instruments in Perry County
The Perry County Circuit Clerk records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, special warranty deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, release deeds, powers of attorney, mechanic's liens, tax liens, lis pendens notices, and plat maps. Each type of instrument plays a role in the chain of title. Warranty deeds guarantee the title against all prior claims. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever the grantor owns, with no promise about the quality of the title. Mortgages and deeds of trust secure debts against the property.
Release deeds and mortgage satisfactions are just as important as the originals. Without a recorded release, an old mortgage appears as an open lien on the title even after it has been paid off. Buyers and lenders always check for open liens before closing. Mechanic's liens can also cloud title. Contractors, suppliers, and laborers can file these liens against a property when they have not been paid for work done on it. The lien attaches to the property regardless of who owns it at the time of filing.
Perry County sits in central Arkansas in the Arkansas River Valley region. Much of the county is forested. Land ownership can be complex, with many parcels involving timber rights, mineral rights, or easements. When researching Perry County deed records, it is worth checking for any separately recorded mineral or timber deeds that may affect the value of a parcel.
State and Regional Resources
The Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands tracks tax-delinquent property in Perry County and across the state. If you are researching a parcel that may have unpaid taxes, the COSL database is an important check. Properties that sold at a COSL auction carry a limited warranty deed from the Commissioner. You can search past sales and upcoming auctions at auction.cosl.org.
The Arkansas Judiciary Case Search is useful for finding court-related encumbrances on Perry County property. Judgment liens that attach to real estate, foreclosure actions, and probate proceedings all appear in the circuit court records. A good title search checks the court records alongside the deed index.
For historical deed research, the Arkansas Digital Archives holds collections of early land records including patents and territorial-era land documents. Perry County was formed in 1840, and some early records may survive in archive collections or FamilySearch digitized deed books. Gaps can occur due to courthouse fires or incomplete early record-keeping.
The Arkansas Secretary of State provides certified records for business entities that hold Perry County real property. If a deed shows an LLC or corporation as the buyer or seller, verify the entity's legal status through the Secretary of State before the transaction closes.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Perry County is in central Arkansas. Deed records for bordering counties are held by those counties' Circuit Clerks.