Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wayne, MS
Wayne (population 19,779) records real-property documents through the Wayne 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.
Wayne recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wayne County Chancery Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after the first 5 add'l (+$1.00 records-management/archive fee (bundled in $26 base); $10.00 non-conforming document fee)
- Mailing address
- Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367
- Phone
- 601-735-2873
- Checks payable to
- Wayne County Chancery Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated by MS statute; required info must appear on page 1 below the 3-inch top margin
Can you e-record in Wayne?
Yes. Wayne accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Wayne, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Wayne 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, or by mail to Wayne County Chancery Clerk at Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after the first 5 add'l (+$1.00 records-management/archive fee (bundled in $26 base); $10.00 non-conforming document fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Wayne
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 Wayne 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.
Wayne recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wayne?
The Wayne County Chancery Clerk charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after the first 5 add'l (+$1.00 records-management/archive fee (bundled in $26 base); $10.00 non-conforming document fee), with checks payable to Wayne County Chancery Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wayne?
Yes. Wayne accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Wayne?
Mail recordings to Wayne County Chancery Clerk: Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601-735-2873).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wayne?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wayne 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 Wayne recorder in person.
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Under contract in Wayne? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.