Arkansas property owners will soon be subject to new identification requirements when recording deeds, following the enactment of Act 752 by the Arkansas General Assembly. Beginning August 5, 2025, individuals submitting deeds for recording—either in person or by mail—must provide valid, government-issued photo identification.
The law stipulates that only a grantor named in the deed or an individual who signed the deed on behalf of a grantor may submit it for recording. In either case, proper identification must accompany the filing.
According to a release from Independence County Circuit Clerk Greg Wallis, in-person filings must include a valid government-issued photo ID or driver’s license. For mail-in submissions, a photocopy of the same must be enclosed with the deed.
“Deeds recorded in person or by mail that are not accompanied by an identification card or driver’s license proving the identity of the grantor or person who signed the deed on behalf of the grantor will be rejected,” Wallis stated.
The identification requirement, however, does not apply to deeds filed through the county’s electronic recording system. In addition, several categories of professionals and government entities are exempt from the ID mandate. Exempt parties include:
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Licensed attorneys
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Real estate brokers and agents
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Representatives of banks, mortgage companies, or lending institutions
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Title insurance agents, agencies, and affiliated individuals
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The Commissioner of State Lands
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Representatives of the state or political subdivisions
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Arkansas municipalities or the state itself
Property owners with questions about the new regulations under Act 752 are advised to contact their local county recorder’s office for further guidance.
