Ark. Code § 18-40-102

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 3, 2024.

Section 18-40-102 - Lien attaches when recorded

Every mortgage of real estate shall be a lien on the mortgaged property from the time it is filed in the recorder's office for record, and not before. The filing shall be notice to all persons of the existence of the mortgage.

Rev. Stat., ch. 101, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7381; Pope's Dig., § 9435; Acts 1961, No. 185, § 10-102(3); A.S.A. 1947, § 51-1002.