Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lee, MS
Lee (population 83,354) records real-property documents through the Lee 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.
Lee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $27.00 for assignments/releases/modifications (first 5 pages))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 7127, Tupelo, MS 38802 (physical: 200 W. Jefferson St., Tupelo, MS 38804)
- Phone
- (662) 432-2100
- Checks payable to
- Lee County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet; first page of instrument must meet statewide preparer/return-address/title/grantor-grantee format requirements
Can you e-record in Lee?
Yes. Lee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lee, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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, CSC, or by mail to Lee County Chancery Clerk at P.O. Box 7127, Tupelo, MS 38802 (physical: 200 W. Jefferson St., Tupelo, MS 38804).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $27.00 for assignments/releases/modifications (first 5 pages))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lee
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 Lee 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.
Lee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee?
The Lee County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (includes indexing for first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; $27.00 for assignments/releases/modifications (first 5 pages)), with checks payable to Lee County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee?
Yes. Lee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Lee?
Mail recordings to Lee County Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 7127, Tupelo, MS 38802 (physical: 200 W. Jefferson St., Tupelo, MS 38804) ((662) 432-2100).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lee 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 Lee recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.