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Recording a Deed or Document in Hinds, MS
Hinds (population 227,748) records real-property documents through the Hinds County Chancery Clerk (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.
Hinds recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hinds County Chancery Clerk (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 (+$1.00 archive fee included; $10.00 non-conforming document surcharge; mineral stamp fee $0.03-$0.08/mineral acre depending on term (min $1.00))
- Mailing address
- 1st District (Jackson): P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205; 2nd District (Raymond): 127 West St., Annex Building, Raymond, MS 39154
- Phone
- 601-968-6508 / 601-973-5535 (Jackson); 601-857-8055 (Raymond)
- Checks payable to
- Hinds County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, ePN
Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet, but first page must contain preparer info, return address, title, grantor/grantee names, and legal description/indexing data per statewide MS requirement
Can you e-record in Hinds?
Yes. Hinds accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Hinds, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Hinds 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, ePN, or by mail to Hinds County Chancery Clerk (Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts at 1st District (Jackson): P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205; 2nd District (Raymond): 127 West St., Annex Building, Raymond, MS 39154.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included; $10.00 non-conforming document surcharge; mineral stamp fee $0.03-$0.08/mineral acre depending on term (min $1.00))).
- 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 Hinds 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.
Hinds recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hinds?
The Hinds County Chancery Clerk (Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee included; $10.00 non-conforming document surcharge; mineral stamp fee $0.03-$0.08/mineral acre depending on term (min $1.00)), with checks payable to Hinds County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hinds?
Yes. Hinds accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, ePN, 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 Hinds?
Mail recordings to Hinds County Chancery Clerk (Land Records Dept.) - two judicial districts: 1st District (Jackson): P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205; 2nd District (Raymond): 127 West St., Annex Building, Raymond, MS 39154 (601-968-6508 / 601-973-5535 (Jackson); 601-857-8055 (Raymond)).
Can Jurably record my document in Hinds 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 Hinds recorder in person.
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