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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.

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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

  1. 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).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. 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.
  4. 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)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Benton

Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Benton property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).

How can Jurably help with recording in Benton?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Benton to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Benton recorder in person.

Under contract in Benton? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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