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Recording a Deed or Document in Hancock, MS
Hancock (population 46,046) records real-property documents through the Hancock County Chancery Clerk (Tiffany Lee Cowman) - 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.
Hancock recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hancock County Chancery Clerk (Tiffany Lee Cowman) - Land Records Office
- 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 $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
- Hancock County Chancery Clerk, Land Office, 854 Hwy 90, Suite B, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 (Court Office: 152 Main Street, Suite A, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520)
- Phone
- (228) 467-5404 (Land Office); (228) 467-5406 / (228) 467-3159 (Court Office)
- Checks payable to
- Hancock County Chancery Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
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 Hancock?
Yes. Hancock 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 Hancock, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Hancock 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 Hancock County Chancery Clerk (Tiffany Lee Cowman) - Land Records Office at Hancock County Chancery Clerk, Land Office, 854 Hwy 90, Suite B, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 (Court Office: 152 Main Street, Suite A, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520).
- 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 $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 Hancock
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 Hancock 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.
Hancock recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hancock?
The Hancock County Chancery Clerk (Tiffany Lee Cowman) - Land Records Office 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 $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 Hancock 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 Hancock?
Yes. Hancock 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 Hancock?
Mail recordings to Hancock County Chancery Clerk (Tiffany Lee Cowman) - Land Records Office: Hancock County Chancery Clerk, Land Office, 854 Hwy 90, Suite B, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 (Court Office: 152 Main Street, Suite A, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520) ((228) 467-5404 (Land Office); (228) 467-5406 / (228) 467-3159 (Court Office)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hancock?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hancock 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 Hancock recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.