Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lincoln, MS
Lincoln (population 34,921) records real-property documents through the Lincoln 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.
Lincoln recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lincoln County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 for deeds (first 5 pages); $27.00 for Deeds of Trust/mortgages (first 5 pages incl. marginal notation) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 555, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (physical: 301 S First Street, Rm 111, Brookhaven, MS 39601)
- Phone
- (601) 835-3411
- Checks payable to
- Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Chancery Clerk at P.O. Box 555, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (physical: 301 S First Street, Rm 111, Brookhaven, MS 39601).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 for deeds (first 5 pages); $27.00 for Deeds of Trust/mortgages (first 5 pages incl. marginal notation) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lincoln
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 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lincoln?
The Lincoln County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 for deeds (first 5 pages); $27.00 for Deeds of Trust/mortgages (first 5 pages incl. marginal notation) first / $1.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee), with checks payable to Lincoln County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Mail recordings to Lincoln County Chancery Clerk: P.O. Box 555, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (physical: 301 S First Street, Rm 111, Brookhaven, MS 39601) ((601) 835-3411).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lincoln?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lincoln 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 Lincoln recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.