Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lauderdale, MS
Lauderdale (population 72,980) records real-property documents through the Lauderdale 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.
Lauderdale recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lauderdale 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; copies $0.25/pg (public), $0.50/pg (staff))
- Mailing address
- Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk, Carolyn Mooney, 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301
- Phone
- 601-482-9701
- Checks payable to
- Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale?
Yes. Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk at Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk, Carolyn Mooney, 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301.
- 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; copies $0.25/pg (public), $0.50/pg (staff))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lauderdale
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 Lauderdale 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lauderdale recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lauderdale?
The Lauderdale 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; copies $0.25/pg (public), $0.50/pg (staff)), with checks payable to Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lauderdale?
Yes. Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale?
Mail recordings to Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk: Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk, Carolyn Mooney, 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301 (601-482-9701).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lauderdale?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale recorder in person.
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