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Recording a Deed or Document in Panola, MS
Panola (population 33,206) records real-property documents through the Panola County Chancery Clerk (county has two judicial districts/courthouses: 1st JD Sardis, 2nd JD Batesville). 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.
Panola recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Panola County Chancery Clerk (county has two judicial districts/courthouses: 1st JD Sardis, 2nd JD Batesville)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; +$10.00 non-conforming format surcharge)
- Mailing address
- Panola County Chancery Clerk — 2nd Judicial District: 151 Public Square, Ste. B, Batesville, MS 38606; 1st Judicial District: 215 South Pocahontas Street, Sardis, MS 38666
- Phone
- 662-563-6205 (Batesville, 2nd JD); 662-487-2070 (Sardis, 1st JD)
- Checks payable to
- Panola County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
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 Panola?
Yes. Panola 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 Panola, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Panola 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 Panola County Chancery Clerk (county has two judicial districts/courthouses: 1st JD Sardis, 2nd JD Batesville) at Panola County Chancery Clerk — 2nd Judicial District: 151 Public Square, Ste. B, Batesville, MS 38606; 1st Judicial District: 215 South Pocahontas Street, Sardis, MS 38666.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; +$10.00 non-conforming format surcharge)).
- 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 Panola 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.
Panola recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Panola?
The Panola County Chancery Clerk (county has two judicial districts/courthouses: 1st JD Sardis, 2nd JD Batesville) charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 archive fee; +$10.00 non-conforming format surcharge), with checks payable to Panola County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Panola?
Yes. Panola 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 Panola?
Mail recordings to Panola County Chancery Clerk (county has two judicial districts/courthouses: 1st JD Sardis, 2nd JD Batesville): Panola County Chancery Clerk — 2nd Judicial District: 151 Public Square, Ste. B, Batesville, MS 38606; 1st Judicial District: 215 South Pocahontas Street, Sardis, MS 38666 (662-563-6205 (Batesville, 2nd JD); 662-487-2070 (Sardis, 1st JD)).
Can Jurably record my document in Panola 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 Panola recorder in person.
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