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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Mississippi standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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)).
Can Jurably record my document in Mississippi for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Mississippi recorder in person.
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