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Recording a Deed or Document in Forrest, MS
Forrest (population 78,166) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of Forrest County. 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.
Forrest recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of Forrest County
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (deed; first 5 pages indexed) per county-reported schedule; Forrest is not on the confirmed statewide archive-fee list, so $25.00 base may apply per LTAMS statewide schedule — verify with clerk first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Mortgages/DOT $27.00 (incl. marginal notation); certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other $0.25/page; 3.5% ($2 min) service fee on online copy purchases)
- Mailing address
- 641 Main Street, Suite 110, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Phone
- 601-545-6015 / 601-545-6014
- 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
Can you e-record in Forrest?
Yes. Forrest 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 Forrest, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Forrest 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 Forrest County at 641 Main Street, Suite 110, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (deed; first 5 pages indexed) per county-reported schedule; Forrest is not on the confirmed statewide archive-fee list, so $25.00 base may apply per LTAMS statewide schedule — verify with clerk first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Mortgages/DOT $27.00 (incl. marginal notation); certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other $0.25/page; 3.5% ($2 min) service fee on online copy purchases)).
- 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 Forrest 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.
Forrest recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Forrest?
The Chancery Clerk of Forrest County charges $26.00 (deed; first 5 pages indexed) per county-reported schedule; Forrest is not on the confirmed statewide archive-fee list, so $25.00 base may apply per LTAMS statewide schedule — verify with clerk first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Mortgages/DOT $27.00 (incl. marginal notation); certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other $0.25/page; 3.5% ($2 min) service fee on online copy purchases), 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 Forrest?
Yes. Forrest 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 Forrest?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of Forrest County: 641 Main Street, Suite 110, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601-545-6015 / 601-545-6014).
Can Jurably record my document in Forrest 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 Forrest recorder in person.
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