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Recording a Deed or Document in Harrison, MS
Harrison (population 208,624) records real-property documents through the Harrison County Chancery Clerk (Recording/Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts. 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.
Harrison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Harrison County Chancery Clerk (Recording/Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$10.00 non-conforming document surcharge if formatting standards not met; archive fee included in the $26 base (Harrison is an archive-fee county))
- Mailing address
- 1st District: P.O. Drawer CC, Gulfport, MS 39502; 2nd District: P.O. Box 1051, Biloxi, MS 39533
- Phone
- 228-865-4036 (1st District/Gulfport); 228-435-8203 (2nd District/Biloxi)
- Checks payable to
- Harrison County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statutory MS cover sheet requirement, but first page must contain preparer name/address/phone (and MS bar number if attorney), return address, document title, all grantor/grantee names, and legal description/indexing data
Can you e-record in Harrison?
Yes. Harrison 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 Harrison, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Harrison 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 Harrison County Chancery Clerk (Recording/Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts at 1st District: P.O. Drawer CC, Gulfport, MS 39502; 2nd District: P.O. Box 1051, Biloxi, MS 39533.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$10.00 non-conforming document surcharge if formatting standards not met; archive fee included in the $26 base (Harrison is an archive-fee county))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Harrison
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 Harrison 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.
Harrison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Harrison?
The Harrison County Chancery Clerk (Recording/Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$10.00 non-conforming document surcharge if formatting standards not met; archive fee included in the $26 base (Harrison is an archive-fee county)), with checks payable to Harrison County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Harrison?
Yes. Harrison 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 Harrison?
Mail recordings to Harrison County Chancery Clerk (Recording/Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts: 1st District: P.O. Drawer CC, Gulfport, MS 39502; 2nd District: P.O. Box 1051, Biloxi, MS 39533 (228-865-4036 (1st District/Gulfport); 228-435-8203 (2nd District/Biloxi)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Harrison?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Harrison 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 Harrison recorder in person.
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