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Recording a Deed or Document in Simpson, MS
Simpson (population 25,941) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of Simpson County (Chancery Clerk Tim Gray). 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.
Simpson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of Simpson County (Chancery Clerk Tim Gray)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (first 5 pages, includes indexing) first / $1.00 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Certified copy $1.00 per document; clerk copy $0.50/page; public copy $0.25/page)
- Mailing address
- 111 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114 (PO Box 60, Mendenhall, MS 39114)
- Phone
- 601-847-2626
- Checks payable to
- Simpson County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate statutory cover sheet; first page must show preparer's name/return address, document title, all grantor/grantee names, and legal description (Miss. Code Ann. §89-5-24); 3-inch top margin on first page reserved for clerk, 3/4-inch margins elsewhere, min 8-pt font, black/blue ink, 20-lb white paper, single-sided, no permanent binding (statewide MS standard effective 7/1/2009)
Can you e-record in Simpson?
Simpson records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Simpson, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Simpson 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 by mail to Chancery Clerk of Simpson County (Chancery Clerk Tim Gray) at 111 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114 (PO Box 60, Mendenhall, MS 39114).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (first 5 pages, includes indexing) first / $1.00 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Certified copy $1.00 per document; clerk copy $0.50/page; public copy $0.25/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Simpson
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 Simpson 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Simpson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Simpson?
The Chancery Clerk of Simpson County (Chancery Clerk Tim Gray) charges $26.00 (first 5 pages, includes indexing) first / $1.00 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Certified copy $1.00 per document; clerk copy $0.50/page; public copy $0.25/page), with checks payable to Simpson County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Simpson?
Simpson records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Simpson?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of Simpson County (Chancery Clerk Tim Gray): 111 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114 (PO Box 60, Mendenhall, MS 39114) (601-847-2626).
How can Jurably help with recording in Simpson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Simpson 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 Simpson recorder in person.
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