State-Specific Legal Forms

Arkansas quitclaim deeds must be acknowledged and recorded with the Circuit Clerk of the county where property lies.

Arkansas adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act in 2011; POAs are durable by default unless stated otherwise.

Arkansas requires two witnesses for formal wills and recognizes holographic wills entirely in the testator's handwriting.

Arkansas authorizes living wills under the Rights of the Terminally Ill or Permanently Unconscious Act.

Arkansas Small Business Entity Tax Pass Through Act allows operating agreements to govern LLC affairs.

Arkansas is the only US state without an implied warranty of habitability; security deposits are capped at 2 months' rent.

Arkansas allows criminal eviction (Failure to Vacate Statute) and 3-day or 10-day civil notice depending on grounds.

Arkansas District Court small claims division handles disputes up to $5,000 with no attorneys allowed.

Arkansas requires 60-day residency and recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds; 30-day waiting period before final decree.

Arkansas name changes are filed in Circuit Court with the petitioner's county of residence; no publication required.

Arkansas warranty deeds must include real property transfer tax stamps and be recorded with the Circuit Clerk.

Arkansas vehicle bills of sale must be notarized and submitted to the Office of Motor Vehicle for title.

Arkansas adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requiring writing, signatures, and full disclosure.

Arkansas allows reasonable rental application fees with no statutory cap; FCRA applies to credit checks.

Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims do not require pre-suit demand, but demand letters are recommended.

Arkansas Rule 4 requires return of service or proof of service filed with the court showing personal service.

Arkansas Constitution caps consumer interest at 17%; commercial rates are higher under Federal Reserve plus 5%.

Arkansas enforces NDAs under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and common contract law.

Arkansas Code § 4-75-101 governs non-competes and requires reasonableness in time, geography, and scope.

Arkansas applies Administrative Order No. 10 child support guidelines; 20% deviation creates a presumption for modification.