Arkansas § 14-15-403 - Instruments affecting title to property.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-15-403 — Instruments affecting title to property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-15-403. Instruments affecting title to property.
No instrument by which the title to real estate or personal property, or any interest therein, or lien thereon, is conveyed, created, encumbered, assigned, or otherwise affected or disposed of shall be received for record or filing by the recorder unless: The name and address of the person who, and the governmental agency, if any, which, prepared the instrument appears on the face of the first page thereof; and The name is either printed, typewritten, stamped, or signed in a legible manner. An instrument will be in compliance with this section if it contains a statement in the following form: The receipt for record or filing of any instrument by the recorder without complying with the provisions of this section shall not prevent the instrument from becoming notice as provided by law. Any fee charged by the recorder for recording or filing of any instrument which does not conform with the provisions of this section shall be returned by the recorder to the person who paid the fee upon request, if made within six (6) months after recording or filing of the instrument. If no such request is made within that time, the fee shall be paid into the county general fund by the recorder. This section does not apply to any instrument executed prior to August 1, 1959, nor to any decree, order, judgment, writ of any court, will, or death certificate. “This instrument was prepared by , (name) ” (address) Click to view form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-15-403
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-15-403 cover?
Section 14-15-403 ("Instruments affecting title to property.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 14-15-403?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-15-403" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arkansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arkansas attorney.
How does Arkansas § 14-15-403 apply to my situation?
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