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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to DeSoto 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.
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)).
Can Jurably record my document in DeSoto 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 DeSoto recorder in person.
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