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Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe, MS
Monroe (population 34,175) records real-property documents through the Monroe County Chancery Clerk (land records/deeds recorder for Mississippi counties are handled by the Chancery Clerk, not a separate 'Recorder'). 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.
Monroe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe County Chancery Clerk (land records/deeds recorder for Mississippi counties are handled by the Chancery Clerk, not a separate 'Recorder')
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive/records-management fee per instrument; mineral stamp fee $0.08/mineral acre where applicable ($1.00 minimum); $4.00 per additional section/subdivision lot referenced)
- Mailing address
- Monroe County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 578 (Monroe County Courthouse, 201 W. Commerce St.), Aberdeen, MS 39730
- Phone
- 662-369-8143
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide MS cover sheet requirement; first page must contain preparer name/address/phone, document title, grantor/grantee, and legal description
Can you e-record in Monroe?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 Monroe County Chancery Clerk (land records/deeds recorder for Mississippi counties are handled by the Chancery Clerk, not a separate 'Recorder') at Monroe County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 578 (Monroe County Courthouse, 201 W. Commerce St.), Aberdeen, MS 39730.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive/records-management fee per instrument; mineral stamp fee $0.08/mineral acre where applicable ($1.00 minimum); $4.00 per additional section/subdivision lot referenced)).
- 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe?
The Monroe County Chancery Clerk (land records/deeds recorder for Mississippi counties are handled by the Chancery Clerk, not a separate 'Recorder') charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive/records-management fee per instrument; mineral stamp fee $0.08/mineral acre where applicable ($1.00 minimum); $4.00 per additional section/subdivision lot referenced), with checks payable to Monroe County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Chancery Clerk (land records/deeds recorder for Mississippi counties are handled by the Chancery Clerk, not a separate 'Recorder'): Monroe County Chancery Clerk, P.O. Box 578 (Monroe County Courthouse, 201 W. Commerce St.), Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662-369-8143).
Can Jurably record my document in Monroe 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 Monroe recorder in person.
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