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.
How Jurably helps in Smith
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 Smith 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Smith?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Smith 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 Smith recorder in person.
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Under contract in Smith? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.