Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mississippi, MO
Mississippi (population 12,003) records real-property documents through the Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds (George Bays). 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.
Mississippi recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds (George Bays)
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $1/document)
- Mailing address
- Mississippi County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 81, Charleston, MO 63834
- Phone
- 573-683-2146 ext. 2226 (direct 573-683-2598; fax 573-683-7696)
- Checks payable to
- Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet; site links to Missouri statewide 'Recording Real Estate Documents Formatting Requirements' (via morecorders.com)
Can you e-record in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Mississippi, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Mississippi 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 CSC, or by mail to Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds (George Bays) at Mississippi County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 81, Charleston, MO 63834.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $1/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mississippi
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 Mississippi 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.
Mississippi recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mississippi?
The Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds (George Bays) charges $24.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $1/document), with checks payable to Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi accepts electronic recording through CSC, 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 Mississippi?
Mail recordings to Mississippi County Recorder of Deeds (George Bays): Mississippi County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 81, Charleston, MO 63834 (573-683-2146 ext. 2226 (direct 573-683-2598; fax 573-683-7696)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mississippi?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mississippi 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 Mississippi recorder in person.
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Under contract in Mississippi? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.