Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Grenada, MS
Grenada (population 21,627) records real-property documents through the Grenada County Chancery Clerk (Johnny L. Hayward). 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.
Grenada recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Grenada County Chancery Clerk (Johnny L. Hayward)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (archive-fee county rate; includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included in base fee; assignments/releases/amendments $27.00 first instrument (5 pages) + $1.00/page over 5; non-conforming format documents +$10.00; mineral doc stamp tax $0.03-$0.08/mineral acre where applicable)
- Mailing address
- Grenada County Chancery Clerk, 59 Green St, Suite 1, Grenada, MS 38901 (mail: P.O. Box 1208, Grenada, MS 38902)
- Phone
- (662) 226-1821 (fax 662-227-2860)
- Checks payable to
- Grenada County Chancery Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide/county-specific cover sheet mandated; first page must independently contain preparer name/return address, document title, grantor/grantee, and legal description
Can you e-record in Grenada?
Yes. Grenada accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Grenada, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Grenada 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, or by mail to Grenada County Chancery Clerk (Johnny L. Hayward) at Grenada County Chancery Clerk, 59 Green St, Suite 1, Grenada, MS 38901 (mail: P.O. Box 1208, Grenada, MS 38902).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (archive-fee county rate; includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included in base fee; assignments/releases/amendments $27.00 first instrument (5 pages) + $1.00/page over 5; non-conforming format documents +$10.00; mineral doc stamp tax $0.03-$0.08/mineral acre where applicable)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Grenada
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 Grenada 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.
Grenada recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Grenada?
The Grenada County Chancery Clerk (Johnny L. Hayward) charges $26.00 (archive-fee county rate; includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included in base fee; assignments/releases/amendments $27.00 first instrument (5 pages) + $1.00/page over 5; non-conforming format documents +$10.00; mineral doc stamp tax $0.03-$0.08/mineral acre where applicable), with checks payable to Grenada County Chancery Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Grenada?
Yes. Grenada accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Grenada?
Mail recordings to Grenada County Chancery Clerk (Johnny L. Hayward): Grenada County Chancery Clerk, 59 Green St, Suite 1, Grenada, MS 38901 (mail: P.O. Box 1208, Grenada, MS 38902) ((662) 226-1821 (fax 662-227-2860)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Grenada?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Grenada 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 Grenada recorder in person.
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