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Recording a Deed or Document in George, MS
George (population 24,347) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of George 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.
George recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of George County
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5; $4.00 for each section/subdivision lot add'l (+$18.00 for assignment with each additional assignee)
- Mailing address
- 355 Cox Street, Lucedale, MS 39452
- Phone
- 601-947-4801
- 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 George?
Yes. George 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 George, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets George 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 George County at 355 Cox Street, Lucedale, MS 39452.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5; $4.00 for each section/subdivision lot add'l (+$18.00 for assignment with each additional assignee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in George
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 George 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.
George recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in George?
The Chancery Clerk of George County charges $26.00 (first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5; $4.00 for each section/subdivision lot add'l (+$18.00 for assignment with each additional assignee), 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 George?
Yes. George 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 George?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of George County: 355 Cox Street, Lucedale, MS 39452 (601-947-4801).
How can Jurably help with recording in George?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in George 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 George recorder in person.
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Under contract in George? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.