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Recording a Deed or Document in Winston, MS
Winston (population 17,710) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk (Land Records Division), Winston 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.
Winston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk (Land Records Division), Winston County
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) per LTAMS statewide MS fee schedule first / $1.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 Local Government Records (archive) fee per instrument; $10.00 surcharge if document does not meet MS statutory formatting standards)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 69, 154 South Court Ave, Louisville, MS 39339
- Phone
- 662-773-3631
- Checks payable to
- unverified - not confirmed on official site (typically "Chancery Clerk" per MS practice, but not stated for Winston)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required, but MS statutory format applies: 3-inch top margin on page 1 reserved for clerk, 3/4-inch margins elsewhere, preparer name/address/phone and return-to address below the top margin
Can you e-record in Winston?
Yes. Winston accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Winston, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets Winston 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Chancery Clerk (Land Records Division), Winston County at P.O. Box 69, 154 South Court Ave, Louisville, MS 39339.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) per LTAMS statewide MS fee schedule first / $1.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 Local Government Records (archive) fee per instrument; $10.00 surcharge if document does not meet MS statutory formatting standards)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Winston
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 Winston 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.
Winston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Winston?
The Chancery Clerk (Land Records Division), Winston County charges $26.00 (includes indexing, first 5 pages) per LTAMS statewide MS fee schedule first / $1.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 Local Government Records (archive) fee per instrument; $10.00 surcharge if document does not meet MS statutory formatting standards), with checks payable to unverified - not confirmed on official site (typically "Chancery Clerk" per MS practice, but not stated for Winston). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Winston?
Yes. Winston accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Winston?
Mail recordings to Chancery Clerk (Land Records Division), Winston County: P.O. Box 69, 154 South Court Ave, Louisville, MS 39339 (662-773-3631).
How can Jurably help with recording in Winston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Winston 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 Winston recorder in person.
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