Clarke County, Mississippi

E-Recording Eligible

Clarke County accepts electronic recording for real estate documents through the Chancery Clerk in Quitman.

Clarke County at a glance

Population (2024 est.)
15,155
County seat
Quitman
Recording office
Chancery Clerk
Typical home value (May 2026)
$105,000
FIPS code
28023

Yes — Clarke County accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the Chancery Clerk's office in Quitman through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.

Clarke County is home to about 15,155 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 56th by population among the 82 Mississippi jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 2.5% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $105,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.

In Mississippi, the Chancery Clerk records land documents. Ten Mississippi counties are split into two judicial districts, each with its own courthouse and land records.

For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Does Clarke County accept electronic recording?

Yes. Clarke County accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.

Who records deeds in Clarke County?

Real estate documents are recorded by the Chancery Clerk, located in Quitman (the county seat).

Can I notarize online and record in Clarke County?

Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in Mississippi, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.

Who uses e-recording with online notarization?

Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Clarke County every day.

Title & escrow companies

Close remotely and record in Clarke County the same day: RON-notarized closing packages go straight from signing to e-recording — no courier, no mail-back.

Notaron for title companies

Lenders & loan servicing

Fund faster in Clarke County: e-recordable mortgages, deeds of trust, and satisfactions notarized online cut days off recording turnaround and reduce rejection risk.

Notaron for lenders

Law firms & attorneys

Deeds, POAs, and estate documents for Clarke County clients can be notarized on video and e-recorded without the client ever leaving home.

Notaron for law firms

Notarize online and e-record in Clarke County

Connect with a licensed notary on video 24/7 — $25 per session, and your notarized documents are ready for electronic recording.

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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.

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