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Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.
The Circuit Clerk charges $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Most beneficiary deeds are 2-4 pages. Beneficiary Deeds are exempt from transfer tax in Columbia County.
File your beneficiary deed at the Circuit Clerk, located at 1 Court Square, Magnolia, AR 71753.
Columbia County does not currently offer e-recording. You will need to file in person or by mail at the Circuit Clerk.
A beneficiary deed in Arkansas requires notarization (standard acknowledgment) before it can be recorded in Columbia County.
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