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Recording a Deed or Document in Holmes, MS
Holmes (population 17,006) records real-property documents through the Holmes County Chancery Clerk. 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.
Holmes recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Holmes County Chancery Clerk
- 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 surcharge; certified copy $1.00 flat; copies $0.50/page (clerk-made) or $0.25/page (self-made))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 239, Lexington, MS 39095 (street: 2 Lexington Rd / One Square Court, Lexington, MS 39095)
- Phone
- 662-834-2508
- Checks payable to
- Holmes County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; first page must include preparer info, return address, title, grantor/grantee names, legal description per statewide MS requirement
Can you e-record in Holmes?
Holmes records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Holmes, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Holmes 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 by mail to Holmes County Chancery Clerk at P.O. Box 239, Lexington, MS 39095 (street: 2 Lexington Rd / One Square Court, Lexington, MS 39095).
- 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 surcharge; certified copy $1.00 flat; copies $0.50/page (clerk-made) or $0.25/page (self-made))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Holmes
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 Holmes 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Holmes recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Holmes?
The Holmes County Chancery Clerk 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 surcharge; certified copy $1.00 flat; copies $0.50/page (clerk-made) or $0.25/page (self-made)), with checks payable to Holmes County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Holmes?
Holmes records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Holmes?
Mail recordings to Holmes County Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 239, Lexington, MS 39095 (street: 2 Lexington Rd / One Square Court, Lexington, MS 39095) (662-834-2508).
How can Jurably help with recording in Holmes?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Holmes 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 Holmes recorder in person.
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Under contract in Holmes? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.