Mississippi · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in George County, MS
George County (population 24,347) records real-property documents through the Chancery Clerk of George County. Below is what it costs and how to submit. Filing a memorandum of contract? We record it with the county for $199, notary included — no trip to the courthouse.
George County recorder — contact
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk of George County
- Mailing address
- 355 Cox Street, Lucedale, MS 39452
- Phone
- 601-947-4801
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
George County recording fees
- First page / base fee
- $26.00 (first 5 pages)
- Additional pages
- $1.00 per page over 5; $4.00 for each section/subdivision lot
- Other fees
- $18.00 for assignment with each additional assignee
Counties change fees without notice. Check with the Chancery Clerk of George County before you mail a check.
What George County requires
- Page formatting
- Statewide MS formatting rules apply (min 20 lb paper, 3-inch top / 3/4-inch other margins, min 8-pt font, ink signatures); all George County land records available online at www.georgecountyrecords.com
Can you e-record in George County?
Yes. George County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in George County, Mississippi
- Prepare the document so it meets George County's formatting rules (above): legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank space the recorder reserves for its stamp.
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment. Most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Chancery Clerk of George County.
- Pay the recording fee.
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Looking up a George County property
Owner names, parcel numbers and legal descriptions for George County property are searchable at George County Tax Assessor/Collector. A deed or memorandum needs the exact legal description, so pull it from there or from the last recorded deed.
Filing with Jurably in Mississippi
Mississippi isn't available quite yet — it's coming soon. See the states we file in.