Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Smith, MS
Smith (population 14,215) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of Smith County. 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.
Smith recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of Smith County
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (first 5 pages, includes indexing) first / $1.00 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Certified copy fee additional; clerk copy $0.50/page; public copy $0.25/page)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 39, Raleigh, MS 39153
- Phone
- 601-782-9811
- Checks payable to
- Smith County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate statutory cover sheet; statewide MS first-page/margin/font requirements apply (see Simpson row for detail)
Can you e-record in Smith?
Smith 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 Smith, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Smith 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 Smith County at P.O. Box 39, Raleigh, MS 39153.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (first 5 pages, includes indexing) first / $1.00 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Certified copy fee additional; 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Smith standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Smith recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Smith?
The Chancery Clerk of Smith County charges $26.00 (first 5 pages, includes indexing) first / $1.00 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Certified copy fee additional; clerk copy $0.50/page; public copy $0.25/page), with checks payable to Smith County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Smith?
Smith 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 Smith?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk of Smith County: P.O. Box 39, Raleigh, MS 39153 (601-782-9811).
Can Jurably record my document in Smith for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Smith recorder in person.
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