Montgomery County, Arkansas

E-Recording Eligible

Montgomery County accepts electronic recording for real estate documents through the Circuit Clerk in Mount Ida.

Montgomery County at a glance

Population (2024 est.)
8,510
County seat
Mount Ida
Recording office
Circuit Clerk
Typical home value (May 2026)
$221,000
FIPS code
05097

Yes — Montgomery County accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the Circuit Clerk's office in Mount Ida through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.

Montgomery County is home to about 8,510 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 64th by population among the 75 Arkansas counties in this directory. Its population has held steady since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $221,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.

In Arkansas, the elected Circuit Clerk serves as ex officio recorder of deeds. Ten Arkansas counties are split into two judicial districts, each with its own courthouse and its own recording office — documents must be recorded in the district where the property sits.

For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Does Montgomery County accept electronic recording?

Yes. Montgomery County accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.

Who records deeds in Montgomery County?

Real estate documents are recorded by the Circuit Clerk, located in Mount Ida (the county seat).

Can I notarize online and record in Montgomery County?

Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in Arkansas, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.

Other counties in Arkansas

Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.

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