Arkansas

Arkansas counties certify tax-delinquent parcels to the Commissioner of State Lands, which sells them. Unsold parcels can be bought through the Commissioner's online auction. The buyer gets a Limited Warranty Deed, conveying whatever interest the state has. Statute: ACA §26-37-101.

Arkansas sells tax-delinquent land by deed; since 2023, parcels sold by the Commissioner cannot be redeemed. The state's Limited Warranty Deed conveys whatever interest the state has in the property. ACA §26-37-101.

There is no interest rate: the minimum bid is the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, fees and costs. ACA §26-37-101.

Los condados de Arkansas certifican las parcelas con impuestos morosos al Comisionado de Tierras del Estado, que las vende. Las parcelas no vendidas pueden comprarse en la subasta en línea del Comisionado. El comprador recibe una Escritura de Garantía Limitada, que transmite el interés que tenga el estado. Estatuto: ACA §26-37-101.

Arkansas vende tierras con impuestos morosos por escritura; desde 2023, las parcelas vendidas por el Comisionado no pueden redimirse (ACA §26-37-101).

No hay tasa de interés: la oferta mínima es el total de impuestos morosos, multas, intereses, cargos y costos. ACA §26-37-101.

• No redemption after the sale since 2023
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  Effective July 1, 2023, parcels sold through the Commissioner of State Lands office cannot be redeemed. All sales are final, both at live auctions and through the online auction of unsold properties.

• The Commissioner makes no promise that the property is usable, accessible or exists
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  does not guarantee usability, accessibility or existence

Unsold parcels can be bid on online at auction.cosl.org, starting 30 days after the live auction. Research the property with the county assessor before you bid.

Las parcelas no vendidas pueden ofertarse en línea en auction.cosl.org, a partir de 30 días después de la subasta presencial.

• The Commissioner recommends no significant improvements before the 90-day litigation period ends
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  It is recommended that no significant improvements be made to the property prior to the expiration of the 90 day litigation period.

• Buyers usually use the Limited Warranty Deed to bring a quiet title action
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  In most instances a Limited Warranty Deed is used by a purchaser to quiet title to the parcel

• El Comisionado recomienda no hacer mejoras importantes antes de que termine el período de litigio de 90 días
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  It is recommended that no significant improvements be made to the property prior to the expiration of the 90 day litigation period.

• Los compradores suelen usar la Escritura de Garantía Limitada para una acción de saneamiento de título
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  In most instances a Limited Warranty Deed is used by a purchaser to quiet title to the parcel

• Check county assessor, tax collector and circuit clerk records for other fees owed
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  All potential purchasers should research the property records maintained by the county tax assessor, tax collector and circuit clerk in order to determine if additional fees are owed on the property.

• Ask the county assessor about the property's location and structures
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  How can I get more information on a particular piece of property (e.g. location, structures, etc.)? A: You should contact the county assessor.

• Expect to use the Limited Warranty Deed in a quiet title action
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  In most instances a Limited Warranty Deed is used by a purchaser to quiet title to the parcel

• Revise los registros del tasador, el recaudador y el secretario del tribunal del condado por otros cargos adeudados
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  All potential purchasers should research the property records maintained by the county tax assessor, tax collector and circuit clerk in order to determine if additional fees are owed on the property.

• Pregunte al tasador del condado por la ubicación y las construcciones de la propiedad
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  How can I get more information on a particular piece of property (e.g. location, structures, etc.)? A: You should contact the county assessor.

• Prevea usar la Escritura de Garantía Limitada en una acción de saneamiento de título
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  In most instances a Limited Warranty Deed is used by a purchaser to quiet title to the parcel

Platform: cosl.org (Commissioner of State Lands)

• Find upcoming sales in the Public Auction Catalog on cosl.org
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  Parcel information for upcoming the auctions is also available on the COSL website, www.cosl.org, under Public Auction Catalog.

• Live auctions: register at the sale site, starting 1 hour before the auction
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  Registration begins 1 hour before each auction at

• Unsold parcels: bid online at auction.cosl.org
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  These parcels will be available after 30 days through the Post Auction Sales list. Prospective buyers may bid on these parcels through the online auction available on this website auction.cosl.org

• Pay the full price at the sale by check, card, cashier's check or money order
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  Buyers may pay by personal or business check, credit or debit card, or cashier's check or money order. Full payment is due at the time of sale

Deposit: Payment required at time of purchase.

Platform: cosl.org (Comisionado de Tierras del Estado)

• Encuentre las próximas ventas en el Catálogo de Subastas Públicas en cosl.org
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  Parcel information for upcoming the auctions is also available on the COSL website, www.cosl.org, under Public Auction Catalog.

• Subastas presenciales: regístrese en el lugar de la venta, desde 1 hora antes de la subasta
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  Registration begins 1 hour before each auction at

• Parcelas no vendidas: oferte en línea en auction.cosl.org
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  These parcels will be available after 30 days through the Post Auction Sales list. Prospective buyers may bid on these parcels through the online auction available on this website auction.cosl.org

• Pague el precio total en la venta con cheque, tarjeta, cheque de caja o giro postal
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  Buyers may pay by personal or business check, credit or debit card, or cashier's check or money order. Full payment is due at the time of sale

Depósito: Pago requerido al momento de la compra.

Yes: online auction of unsold parcels

Parcels unsold at the live auction go to the online post-auction list after 30 days. Online sales of unsold parcels go to the highest bidder.

Las parcelas no vendidas en la subasta presencial pasan a la lista en línea posterior a la subasta después de 30 días. Las ventas en línea de parcelas no vendidas son para el mejor postor.

• cosl.org
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  Parcel information for upcoming the auctions is also available on the COSL website, www.cosl.org, under Public Auction Catalog.

Sale money above taxes, fees and costs is held by the Commissioner for the former owner, who may apply for it (Commissioner of State Lands Rules, Title 4).