Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in DeSoto, MS
DeSoto (population 185,313) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of DeSoto County — Land Records Office. 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.
DeSoto recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of DeSoto County — Land Records Office
- Recording fee
- Fees set by MS Code; county directs users to its online fee calculator rather than posting flat amounts (approx. $25–26 for a 5-page deed per statewide schedule) first / $1.00 per page over 5 (statewide schedule) add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other-party copies $0.25/page)
- Mailing address
- 311 W South Street, Suite C, Hernando, MS 38632 (Land Records office); main Chancery Clerk 2535 Highway 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632
- Phone
- 662-469-8397 (Land Records) / 662-469-8005 (Chancery Clerk main)
- Checks payable to
- not specified on website — contact office to confirm
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet found; formatting guidelines and a plat-filing checklist are linked from the Land Records page
Can you e-record in DeSoto?
Yes. DeSoto accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in DeSoto, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets DeSoto 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, ePN, or by mail to Chancery Clerk of DeSoto County — Land Records Office at 311 W South Street, Suite C, Hernando, MS 38632 (Land Records office); main Chancery Clerk 2535 Highway 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632.
- Pay the recording fee (Fees set by MS Code; county directs users to its online fee calculator rather than posting flat amounts (approx. $25–26 for a 5-page deed per statewide schedule) first / $1.00 per page over 5 (statewide schedule) add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other-party copies $0.25/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in DeSoto
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 DeSoto 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.
DeSoto recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeSoto?
The Chancery Clerk of DeSoto County — Land Records Office charges Fees set by MS Code; county directs users to its online fee calculator rather than posting flat amounts (approx. $25–26 for a 5-page deed per statewide schedule) first / $1.00 per page over 5 (statewide schedule) add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other-party copies $0.25/page), 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 DeSoto?
Yes. DeSoto accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 DeSoto?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of DeSoto County — Land Records Office: 311 W South Street, Suite C, Hernando, MS 38632 (Land Records office); main Chancery Clerk 2535 Highway 51 S, Hernando, MS 38632 (662-469-8397 (Land Records) / 662-469-8005 (Chancery Clerk main)).
How can Jurably help with recording in DeSoto?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in DeSoto 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 DeSoto recorder in person.
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