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Recording a Deed or Document in Covington, MS

Covington (population 18,339) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of Covington County (Guy Easterling). 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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Covington recording — the essentials

Recording office
Chancery Clerk of Covington County (Guy Easterling)
Recording fee
$25.00 (deed; includes indexing first 5 pages) — Covington is a non-archive-fee county per LTAMS statewide list; DOT/assignments $26.00 first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; no archive fee identified for this county)
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1679, Collins, MS 39428 (physical: 101 South Elm Ave, Collins, MS 39428)
Phone
601-765-4242
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 Covington?

Yes. Covington 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 Covington, Mississippi

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Covington 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, or by mail to Chancery Clerk of Covington County (Guy Easterling) at P.O. Box 1679, Collins, MS 39428 (physical: 101 South Elm Ave, Collins, MS 39428).
  4. Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (deed; includes indexing first 5 pages) — Covington is a non-archive-fee county per LTAMS statewide list; DOT/assignments $26.00 first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; no archive fee identified for this county)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Covington

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 Covington 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.

Covington recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Covington?

The Chancery Clerk of Covington County (Guy Easterling) charges $25.00 (deed; includes indexing first 5 pages) — Covington is a non-archive-fee county per LTAMS statewide list; DOT/assignments $26.00 first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; no archive fee identified for this county), 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 Covington?

Yes. Covington 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 Covington?

Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of Covington County (Guy Easterling): P.O. Box 1679, Collins, MS 39428 (physical: 101 South Elm Ave, Collins, MS 39428) (601-765-4242).

How can Jurably help with recording in Covington?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Covington 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 Covington recorder in person.

Under contract in Covington? Secure it.

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

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