Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson, MS
Jefferson (population 7,259) records real-property documents through the Jefferson County Chancery Clerk (also Circuit Clerk for court records). 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.
Jefferson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson County Chancery Clerk (also Circuit Clerk for court records)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $10.00 non-conforming-format penalty; certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/pg, outside copies $0.25/pg)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 145, 1483 Main Street, Fayette, MS 39069
- Phone
- 601-786-3021
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate MS statutory cover sheet requirement; first page of instrument must contain preparer name/address/phone, return-to address, document title, all grantor/grantee names, and legal description/indexing data per Miss. Code Ann. §89-5-24
Can you e-record in Jefferson?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Chancery Clerk (also Circuit Clerk for court records) at Jefferson County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 145, 1483 Main Street, Fayette, MS 39069.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $10.00 non-conforming-format penalty; certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/pg, outside copies $0.25/pg)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jefferson
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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson?
The Jefferson County Chancery Clerk (also Circuit Clerk for court records) charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $10.00 non-conforming-format penalty; certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/pg, outside copies $0.25/pg), with checks payable to Jefferson County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Chancery Clerk (also Circuit Clerk for court records): Jefferson County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 145, 1483 Main Street, Fayette, MS 39069 (601-786-3021).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jefferson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jefferson 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 Jefferson recorder in person.
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Under contract in Jefferson? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.