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Recording a Deed or Document in Copiah, MS
Copiah (population 28,364) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of Copiah County (Deborah Sandifer). 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.
Copiah recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of Copiah County (Deborah Sandifer)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (deed; includes indexing for first 5 pages) — Copiah is an archive-fee county; Deeds of Trust/assignments $27.00 first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included in base fee; certified copies $1.00/document)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 507, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (physical: 122 S. Lowe Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083)
- Phone
- 601-894-3021
- Checks payable to
- not specified on website — contact office to confirm
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statewide MS cover-sheet mandate found; first page must contain preparer, return address, title, grantor/grantee, legal description per state statute
Can you e-record in Copiah?
Yes. Copiah accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Copiah, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Copiah 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, or by mail to Chancery Clerk of Copiah County (Deborah Sandifer) at P.O. Box 507, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (physical: 122 S. Lowe Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (deed; includes indexing for first 5 pages) — Copiah is an archive-fee county; Deeds of Trust/assignments $27.00 first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included in base fee; certified copies $1.00/document)).
- 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 Copiah 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.
Copiah recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Copiah?
The Chancery Clerk of Copiah County (Deborah Sandifer) charges $26.00 (deed; includes indexing for first 5 pages) — Copiah is an archive-fee county; Deeds of Trust/assignments $27.00 first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included in base fee; certified copies $1.00/document), with checks payable to not specified on website — contact office to confirm. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Copiah?
Yes. Copiah accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Copiah?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of Copiah County (Deborah Sandifer): P.O. Box 507, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (physical: 122 S. Lowe Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083) (601-894-3021).
Can Jurably record my document in Copiah 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 Copiah recorder in person.
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