Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Newton, MS
Newton (population 21,288) records real-property documents through the Newton 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.
Newton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Newton County Chancery Clerk
- 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 typical; $1.00/page for assignments, partial releases, releases, amendments, cancellations)
- Mailing address
- Newton County Chancery Clerk, 92 W. Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327
- Phone
- 601-635-2367
- Checks payable to
- Newton 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 Newton?
Yes. Newton 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 Newton, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Newton 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 Newton County Chancery Clerk at Newton County Chancery Clerk, 92 W. Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327.
- 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 typical; $1.00/page for assignments, partial releases, releases, amendments, cancellations)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Newton
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 Newton 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.
Newton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Newton?
The Newton County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive/records-management fee typical; $1.00/page for assignments, partial releases, releases, amendments, cancellations), with checks payable to Newton County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Newton?
Yes. Newton 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 Newton?
Mail recordings to Newton County Chancery Clerk: Newton County Chancery Clerk, 92 W. Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327 (601-635-2367).
How can Jurably help with recording in Newton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Newton 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 Newton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Newton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.