Closing costs in Arkansas
What a buyer or seller pays at the closing table in Arkansas — the real transfer-tax rate, recording fees, title-insurance method and attorney rules, plus a calculator that uses Arkansas's actual rates.
- Transfer tax
- 0.33%
- customarily split-paid
- Recording fee (deed)
- ~$20
- charged per page of the document
- Title insurance
- filed
- ~$3.50 / $1,000
- Attorney at closing
- Not required
Arkansas in the national transfer-tax dataset
0.33%, #19 of 51 nationally; at $400,000, that is $680 above the median $640 tax at $400,000. The comparison uses the 51 source-verified state and DC records in the TallyClose dataset; null transfer-tax states count as 0% rather than being filled with an estimate.
- National rank
- #19 of 51
- highest state transfer-tax rate first
- Median-state tax at $400,000
- $640
- Arkansas: $1,320
- County coverage
- 0
- 0 with a city-tax field
Arkansas transfer-tax data: official source linked on this page, reviewed 2026-Q2.
How closing costs work in Arkansas
The biggest closing-cost variable in Arkansas is the real-estate transfer tax, which here is 0.33% and is customarily split-paid. Arkansas real property transfer tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of value (0.33%), customarily split between buyer and seller per Ark. Code § 26-60-106. Recording fee: $15 for the first page + $5 per additional page (Ark. Code § 21-6-306); a typical deed costs approximately $20.
On a $400,000 home, the state-level transfer tax works out to roughly $1,320 , before any county or city add-ons. County recording fees are charged per page of the document and run around $20 for the deed.
For title insurance, Arkansas title-insurance rates are filed with the state and broadly similar between companies, though you can sometimes shop. Arkansas does not require an attorney at closing — a title or escrow company typically handles settlement, though you can hire an attorney if you want one. Lenders here typically charge $1,400–$3,200 in origination and processing fees, and 2 months of property-tax escrow is commonly collected at closing.
Statute: Ark. Code § 26-60-105 (transfer tax); § 26-60-106 (split); § 21-6-306 (recording fee). Official source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, buyer closing costs typically run about 2%–5% of the purchase price. The state-specific pieces are the transfer tax (0.33%, customarily split-paid), county recording fees (charged per page of the document, around $20), and title insurance. Arkansas does not require an attorney at closing. Use the calculator above for your price.
What is the transfer tax in Arkansas?
Arkansas's real-estate transfer tax is 0.33% and is customarily split-paid. Arkansas real property transfer tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of value (0.33%), customarily split between buyer and seller per Ark. Code § 26-60-106. Recording fee: $15 for the first page + $5 per additional page (Ark. Code § 21-6-306); a typical deed costs approximately $20.
Who pays closing costs in Arkansas?
Both buyer and seller pay different items. The transfer tax in Arkansas is customarily split-paid. Buyers generally cover lender fees, the appraisal, lender's title insurance and prepaids; sellers generally cover the agent commission and, in most states, the bulk of the transfer tax. Everything is negotiable in the contract.
Do I need an attorney to close in Arkansas?
No. Arkansas does not require an attorney at closing; a title or escrow company typically handles settlement. You may still choose to hire one.
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