Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lamar, MS
Lamar (population 64,218) records real-property documents through the Lamar 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.
Lamar recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lamar 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; certified copies $1.00/document)
- Mailing address
- Lamar County Chancery Clerk, Jamie Aultman, 403 Main Street, Purvis, MS 39475
- Phone
- 601-794-8504
- Checks payable to
- Lamar County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
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 Lamar?
Yes. Lamar accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lamar, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Lamar 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, or by mail to Lamar County Chancery Clerk at Lamar County Chancery Clerk, Jamie Aultman, 403 Main Street, Purvis, MS 39475.
- 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)).
- 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 Lamar 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.
Lamar recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lamar?
The Lamar 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; certified copies $1.00/document), with checks payable to Lamar County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lamar?
Yes. Lamar accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Lamar?
Mail recordings to Lamar County Chancery Clerk: Lamar County Chancery Clerk, Jamie Aultman, 403 Main Street, Purvis, MS 39475 (601-794-8504).
Can Jurably record my document in Lamar 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 Lamar recorder in person.
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