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Recording a Deed or Document in Leake, MS
Leake (population 21,273) records real-property documents through the Leake 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.
Leake recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Leake County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (statutory MS archive-county fee, includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional section/subdivision lot referenced; $1.00 archive fee; clerk may add $10.00 non-conformance surcharge for documents that fail statewide formatting standards)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 72, Carthage, MS 39051 (physical: 101 Court Square, Suite 123, Carthage, MS 39051)
- Phone
- (601) 267-7371
- Checks payable to
- Leake County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No dedicated MS cover-sheet form; document's own first page must carry preparer name/address/phone (+bar # if attorney), return address, title, grantor/grantee names and legal description per statewide format law
Can you e-record in Leake?
Leake 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 Leake, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Leake 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 Leake County Chancery Clerk at P.O. Box 72, Carthage, MS 39051 (physical: 101 Court Square, Suite 123, Carthage, MS 39051).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (statutory MS archive-county fee, includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional section/subdivision lot referenced; $1.00 archive fee; clerk may add $10.00 non-conformance surcharge for documents that fail statewide formatting standards)).
- 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 Leake 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.
Leake recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Leake?
The Leake County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (statutory MS archive-county fee, includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional section/subdivision lot referenced; $1.00 archive fee; clerk may add $10.00 non-conformance surcharge for documents that fail statewide formatting standards), with checks payable to Leake County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Leake?
Leake 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 Leake?
Mail recordings to Leake County Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 72, Carthage, MS 39051 (physical: 101 Court Square, Suite 123, Carthage, MS 39051) ((601) 267-7371).
Can Jurably record my document in Leake 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 Leake recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.