El Dorado Land Records Search
Property records for El Dorado, Arkansas are maintained by Union County because all real estate filings in Arkansas are recorded at the county level. The Circuit Clerk in Union County is the official recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents that cover El Dorado properties. You can search El Dorado property records online or visit the Union County Circuit Clerk's office in person. This page explains where to find property records for El Dorado, which county offices handle filings, and how to access records online or in person.
El Dorado Property Records Overview
Which County Handles El Dorado Property Records
El Dorado is located in Union County, so all property records for El Dorado properties are filed at the Union County Circuit Clerk's office. This is where you go for deeds, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney, plats, and any other documents that affect real property ownership. The clerk's office is the only official recording authority for El Dorado real estate documents.
The Union County Circuit Clerk's office is located at 101 N Washington Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. Phone: (870) 864-2220. The office records documents in person, by mail, or electronically through approved eRecording vendors. Recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. A Real Property Transfer Tax of $3.30 per $1,000 applies to transactions over $100. Certified copies cost $5.00 each.
For property assessment information for El Dorado properties, the Union County Assessor handles all real and personal property valuations. The Assessor's office is at 101 N Washington Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. Phone: (870) 864-2210. Personal property must be assessed each year between January 1 and May 31. Real property is assessed as of January 1 each year. Full reappraisals occur every four years statewide.
El Dorado property records are filed with Union County, which maintains deeds, mortgages, and land records for all properties within city limits.
Contact the Union County Circuit Clerk at (870) 864-2220 for in-person research or to request certified copies of recorded documents.
Search El Dorado Property Records Online
ARCountyData.com provides free public access to El Dorado property records through the Union County assessor and collector data. You can search by owner name, parcel number, address, or tax year. The system shows property assessments, ownership history, and tax payment status for El Dorado properties. It's the fastest starting point for most property research.
ActDataScout provides deeper access to Union County records, including real property data from the Assessor's office, land records from the Circuit Clerk, and personal property records. You can search by name, property ID, physical address, or mailing address. The platform covers ownership details, market and assessed values, taxes, land use, and structure information. Tax collection records are also available through ActDataScout.
For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, visit the Union County Circuit Clerk directly. Many larger counties have online deed search portals that let you view scanned documents. You can also use NETR Online to find the county office contact details and any available online search tools for Union County. For historical records and title research going back decades, the Arkansas State Archives holds microfilm records for many Arkansas counties.
The Union County records portal at ARCountyData.com covers all properties in El Dorado including tax records, ownership history, and assessment data.
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Property Assessment and Tax Records for El Dorado
The Union County Assessor values all real and personal property in El Dorado for tax purposes. Real property assessment is as of January 1 each year. Personal property, including vehicles and equipment, must be assessed between January 1 and May 31. A 10% penalty applies after May 31 under Arkansas Code 26-26-201. You can assess personal property in person, by phone, or online through the county's website.
Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution provides a homestead tax credit of up to $600 on property taxes for your principal place of residence. If you own and live in a home in El Dorado, you may qualify. Homeowners 65 or older or totally disabled may also qualify for a freeze on their home's taxable value. Apply through the Union County Assessor's office by October 15 each year.
Property taxes in Union County are due from March 1 through October 15. Most counties accept credit cards online and at the counter. For UCC liens, commercial filings, and agricultural liens affecting El Dorado properties, the Arkansas Secretary of State maintains the central filing system at the state level. The UCC filing fee is $16.
Recording Property Documents in El Dorado
To record a deed or other property document for a El Dorado property, take or send the original signed document to the Union County Circuit Clerk at 101 N Washington Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. The clerk accepts walk-in filings, mail submissions, and electronic filings through approved eRecording vendors. Documents must have original signatures. Faxed copies cannot be recorded.
Required document elements include a legal description with parcel number and street address, original signatures, grantee address for tax billing on deeds, notarization, a "prepared by" statement, and the correct fee. The Real Estate Transfer Declaration or an exemption stamp is required for deed transfers. Missing any of these will result in rejection. Standard recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page.
eRecording is available through vendors like CSC eRecording Solutions, EPN eRecording Partners Network, Indecomm Global Services, and Simplifile. This method is faster and allows title companies and lenders to submit documents directly without mailing originals. Starting August 5, 2025, under Act 752, individuals filing deeds in person must present a photo ID. Exemptions apply to attorneys, real estate brokers, lender representatives, and government representatives.
CountyOffice.org provides a directory of Union County property resources and explains the annual assessment process for El Dorado property owners. For professional title research covering all 75 Arkansas counties, Quest Research Inc. has served banks, law firms, and title companies in Arkansas since 1983.
Nearby Cities
Property records for the following Arkansas cities are also maintained at the county level. Each city's records are filed with the Circuit Clerk in the county where the property is located.
Union County Records
All property records for El Dorado are part of Union County's official land records system. For complete county-level information including recording requirements, assessor details, and additional search tools, visit the Union County property records page.