Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Benton, MS
Benton (population 7,650) records real-property documents through the Benton County Chancery Clerk. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Benton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Benton County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (deeds; includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $4.00 per section/subdivision lot on assignments/releases)
- Mailing address
- 190 Ripley Ave, P.O. Box 218, Ashland, MS 38603
- Phone
- (662) 224-6300
- Checks payable to
- Benton County Chancery Clerk (statewide MS pattern; not explicitly confirmed on Benton page)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No cover sheet required (Mississippi statewide standard, effective 7/1/2009)
Can you e-record in Benton?
Yes. Benton accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Benton, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Benton formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Benton County Chancery Clerk at 190 Ripley Ave, P.O. Box 218, Ashland, MS 38603.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (deeds; includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $4.00 per section/subdivision lot on assignments/releases)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Benton standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Benton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Benton?
The Benton County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (deeds; includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $4.00 per section/subdivision lot on assignments/releases), with checks payable to Benton County Chancery Clerk (statewide MS pattern; not explicitly confirmed on Benton page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Benton?
Yes. Benton accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Benton?
Mail recordings to Benton County Chancery Clerk: 190 Ripley Ave, P.O. Box 218, Ashland, MS 38603 ((662) 224-6300).
Can Jurably record my document in Benton for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Benton recorder in person.
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