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Recording a Deed or Document in Clarke, MS
Clarke (population 15,610) records real-property documents through the Clarke 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.
Clarke recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clarke County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Copies $0.50/page (clerk-furnished), $0.25/page (other), certified copies $1.00 per document)
- Mailing address
- 101 S Archusa Ave, Quitman, MS 39355
- Phone
- (601) 776-2126
- Checks payable to
- Clarke 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 Clarke?
Yes. Clarke 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 Clarke, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Clarke 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 Clarke County Chancery Clerk at 101 S Archusa Ave, Quitman, MS 39355.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Copies $0.50/page (clerk-furnished), $0.25/page (other), certified copies $1.00 per document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clarke
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 Clarke 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.
Clarke recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clarke?
The Clarke County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Copies $0.50/page (clerk-furnished), $0.25/page (other), certified copies $1.00 per document), with checks payable to Clarke County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clarke?
Yes. Clarke 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 Clarke?
Mail recordings to Clarke County Chancery Clerk: 101 S Archusa Ave, Quitman, MS 39355 ((601) 776-2126).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clarke?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clarke 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 Clarke recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clarke? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.