Opinion No.

The Honorable Dwight Fite State Representatives 1003 Highway 35 Benton, Arkansas 72015-5814

Dear Representative Fite:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on several questions concerning the filing of liens with the county recorder (or circuit clerk).1 You note that "[b]y state law, a person must be notified at least 10 days prior before a lien is placed on him." You ask that I "please articulate the duties and authority of a county recorder with regards to this transaction." Your specific questions are as follows:

1. Must the county recorder ask for proof that the individual…