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Recording a Deed or Document in Scott, MS
Scott (population 27,988) records real-property documents through the Scott 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.
Scott recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 archive fee (Local Government Records Program); non-conforming document fee $10.00)
- Mailing address
- 100 E Main St, Forest, MS 39074
- Phone
- 601-469-1922 / 601-469-5180
- Checks payable to
- Scott County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandated separate cover sheet; first page must include preparer/return-to info, grantor/grantee names, legal description/indexing data
Can you e-record in Scott?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Chancery Clerk at 100 E Main St, Forest, MS 39074.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 archive fee (Local Government Records Program); non-conforming document fee $10.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scott
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 Scott 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.
Scott recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott?
The Scott County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 archive fee (Local Government Records Program); non-conforming document fee $10.00), with checks payable to Scott County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott?
Mail recordings to Scott County Chancery Clerk: 100 E Main St, Forest, MS 39074 (601-469-1922 / 601-469-5180).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scott?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scott 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 Scott recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scott? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.