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Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson Davis, MS
Jefferson Davis (population 11,326) records real-property documents through the Jefferson Davis 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.
Jefferson Davis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk
- 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; mineral stamp fees ($0.03-$0.08/mineral acre depending on term, $1.00 minimum) where applicable)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 1137, Prentiss, MS 39474 (office at 2426 Pearl Ave, Prentiss, MS 39474)
- Phone
- 601-792-4204 (fax 601-792-2894)
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate MS statutory cover sheet requirement; first page must contain preparer/return/title/party/legal-description data per Miss. Code Ann. §89-5-24
Can you e-record in Jefferson Davis?
Jefferson Davis 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 Davis, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson Davis 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 Davis County Chancery Clerk at Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 1137, Prentiss, MS 39474 (office at 2426 Pearl Ave, Prentiss, MS 39474).
- 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; mineral stamp fees ($0.03-$0.08/mineral acre depending on term, $1.00 minimum) where applicable)).
- 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 Jefferson Davis standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Jefferson Davis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson Davis?
The Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk 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; mineral stamp fees ($0.03-$0.08/mineral acre depending on term, $1.00 minimum) where applicable), with checks payable to Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson Davis?
Jefferson Davis 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 Davis?
Mail recordings to Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk: Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 1137, Prentiss, MS 39474 (office at 2426 Pearl Ave, Prentiss, MS 39474) (601-792-4204 (fax 601-792-2894)).
Can Jurably record my document in Jefferson Davis for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Jefferson Davis recorder in person.
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