Search Russellville Property Records
Property records for Russellville, Arkansas are maintained by Pope County because all real estate filings in Arkansas are recorded at the county level. The Circuit Clerk in Pope County is the official recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents that cover Russellville properties. You can search Russellville property records online or visit the Pope County Circuit Clerk's office in person. This page explains where to find property records for Russellville, which county offices handle filings, and how to access records online or in person.
Russellville Property Records Overview
Which County Handles Russellville Property Records
Russellville is located in Pope County, so all property records for Russellville properties are filed at the Pope 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 Russellville real estate documents.
The Pope County Circuit Clerk's office is located at 100 W Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone: (479) 968-7499. 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 Russellville properties, the Pope County Assessor handles all real and personal property valuations. The Assessor's office is at 100 W Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone: (479) 968-7419. 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.
Russellville property records are filed with Pope County, which maintains deeds, mortgages, and land records for all properties within city limits.
Contact the Pope County Circuit Clerk at (479) 968-7499 for in-person research or to request certified copies of recorded documents.
Search Russellville Property Records Online
ARCountyData.com provides free public access to Russellville property records through the Pope 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 Russellville properties. It's the fastest starting point for most property research.
ActDataScout provides deeper access to Pope 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 Pope 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 Pope County. For historical records and title research going back decades, the Arkansas State Archives holds microfilm records for many Arkansas counties.
Property Assessment and Tax Records for Russellville
The Pope County Assessor values all real and personal property in Russellville 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 Russellville, 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 Pope County Assessor's office by October 15 each year.
Property taxes in Pope 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 Russellville 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 Russellville
To record a deed or other property document for a Russellville property, take or send the original signed document to the Pope County Circuit Clerk at 100 W Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801. 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 Pope County property resources and explains the annual assessment process for Russellville 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.
Fort Smith | Conway | Van Buren | Little Rock
Pope County Records
All property records for Russellville are part of Pope County's official land records system. For complete county-level information including recording requirements, assessor details, and additional search tools, visit the Pope County property records page.