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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.
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
- 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).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- 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).
- 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)).
- 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 Covington 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Covington 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 Covington recorder in person.
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