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Recording a Deed or Document in Claiborne, MS
Claiborne (population 9,134) records real-property documents through the Claiborne 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.
Claiborne recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Claiborne County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages; archive-fee county) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee (Claiborne is listed as an archive-fee county))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 449, Port Gibson, MS 39150 (street address 401 Market St)
- Phone
- (601) 437-4992
- Checks payable to
- Claiborne County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide-mandated cover sheet; 3-inch top margin reserved for recording data
Can you e-record in Claiborne?
Yes. Claiborne accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Claiborne, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Claiborne 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, or by mail to Claiborne County Chancery Clerk at P.O. Box 449, Port Gibson, MS 39150 (street address 401 Market St).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages; archive-fee county) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee (Claiborne is listed as an archive-fee county))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Claiborne
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 Claiborne 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.
Claiborne recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Claiborne?
The Claiborne County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages; archive-fee county) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee (Claiborne is listed as an archive-fee county)), with checks payable to Claiborne County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Claiborne?
Yes. Claiborne accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Claiborne?
Mail recordings to Claiborne County Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 449, Port Gibson, MS 39150 (street address 401 Market St) ((601) 437-4992).
How can Jurably help with recording in Claiborne?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Claiborne 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 Claiborne recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.