Stone County Property Deed Records
Stone County deed records are filed and maintained by the combined Circuit and County Clerk's office at 107 West Main Street, Suite D, in Mountain View, Arkansas. The office records all deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real property instruments for land in Stone County. In-person research is the primary access method, though the county service portal and assessor tools offer some online starting points for property research.
Stone County Deed Records
Stone County Deed Records System
Stone County uses a combined Circuit Clerk and County Clerk office to manage all real property instruments alongside probate, county court, and quorum court functions. The office at 107 West Main Street, Suite D, Mountain View, AR 72560 is the recording authority for all deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for property in Stone County. Under Arkansas Code § 14-15-404, recording gives constructive notice to all future buyers and lenders from the date it is filed. Arkansas is a race-notice state. Record first without prior actual notice, and you hold the stronger claim.
Records are indexed by grantor name and grantee name, plus recording date, legal description, and book and page number. That gives you multiple ways to search the index and find what you need. For comprehensive title searches, in-person research at the Mountain View courthouse is the most reliable approach, as Stone County does not appear to offer a dedicated online deed image portal. The county fax for certain requests is (870) 269-2303.
Stone County is a rural county in north-central Arkansas. The volume of recorded instruments is lower than in urban counties, which generally means faster turnaround on copy requests and less backlog at the counter. The Assessor's office is at 108 W. Washington Street and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For property value and assessment questions separate from deed recording, that is the right office to contact.
The Stone County official website provides department contact information and links to county services, including the Circuit Clerk office for deed recording in Mountain View.
Circuit Clerk Office Contact and Access
The Stone County Circuit Clerk's office is at 107 West Main Street, Suite D, Mountain View, AR 72560. The phone number is (870) 269-3271 and the fax is (870) 269-2303. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on state and federal holidays.
For in-person visits, bring the grantor or grantee names you are searching along with a date range if you have one. Staff will direct you to the index and help locate the relevant documents. Recording fee payment, copy fees, and transfer tax are all paid at the clerk's counter. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment types before your visit.
For mail requests, write to the 107 West Main Street address. Include the document type, names involved, a date range if known, any book and page references you have, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include estimated copy fees. Fax requests are accepted for certain services; confirm the fax number is still active before using it. Processing times vary but a few business days is typical for straightforward requests.
The Arkansas State Government directory at directory.arkansas.gov also lists Stone County contact information and can be a backup source if the county website has outdated details.
Online Tools for Stone County Property Research
The County Service assess portal for Stone County provides online access to property assessment and county service information. While it is not a deed image portal, it is a useful tool for confirming ownership and property details before you contact the clerk for copies of recorded instruments.
The Stone County assessment portal on CountyService.net provides online property assessment data useful as a starting point before requesting deed record copies from the Mountain View courthouse.
The ARCountyData portal covers many Arkansas counties. If Stone County assessment data is available through ARCountyData, it can give you owner names, parcel numbers, and property addresses to reference when requesting deed copies from the clerk. Check the portal directly to see what data is available for Stone County.
For court cases affecting property, the Arkansas Judiciary Case Search is free and covers circuit court proceedings statewide. Check it for judgment liens, foreclosure actions, and probate matters in Stone County. Judgment liens attach to all real property the debtor owns in the county and do not show in the deed index.
Tax-delinquent property in Stone County falls under the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands. The COSL tracks parcels with unpaid taxes, sends required notices, and manages public auctions. Check the COSL auction portal for any Stone County parcels with current tax delinquency issues.
Recording Fees and Document Requirements
Stone 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. A two-sided document counts as two pages. When a single filing includes multiple instruments, each additional instrument beyond the first may carry its own $15.00 base fee up to a cap of $300.00.
The Real Property Transfer Tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of actual consideration on transactions over $100. The clerk collects this at the time of recording alongside the recording fee. Common exemptions cover gifts between close family members, spousal transfers, living trust transfers, and deed transfers tied to a divorce. If your transaction qualifies for an exemption, have documentation ready when you submit the deed.
All documents must be on 8.5 by 11 inch paper with a 2.5-inch blank margin 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 bottom margin. The document must include the grantor and grantee names, the preparer's name and address, and the grantee's mailing address for future tax statements. Deeds must be signed before a notary public or two disinterested witnesses under Arkansas Code § 18-12-104. If the property is a homestead, both spouses must join in signing. Act 752, effective August 5, 2025, requires individuals filing deeds in person to present a valid photo ID. Licensed attorneys, real estate brokers, bank representatives, and government employees acting in an official capacity are exempt.
Historical Records and State Resources
Stone County land records go back to the county's formation and the Mountain View area has some historical maps and plat records available through various archives. The Arkansas State Archives Digital Collections hold records from early state land programs including donation applications, swamp land patents, and forfeited deeds. For Stone County parcels tied to early federal or state land programs, these archives are worth checking.
The Arkansas State Land Surveyor's Office maintains General Land Office notes and corner certificates at plat.arkansas.gov. This is useful when a Stone County deed references old government survey terminology like townships, ranges, and sections. Survey plats from the original land surveys of this part of Arkansas are accessible through the surveyor's online retrieval tool.
When a company or trust holds title to a Stone County parcel, confirm entity standing through the Arkansas Secretary of State Business Services portal before closing. Electronic recording is available statewide through vendors including Simplifile (1-800-460-5657) and CSC eRecording Solutions (1-855-200-1150). Whether Stone County accepts e-recording is worth confirming with the clerk before submitting a document that way for the first time.