Holmes County, Mississippi
Not EligibleHolmes County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the Chancery Clerk in Lexington.
Holmes County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 15,560
- County seat
- Lexington
- Recording office
- Chancery Clerk
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $80,000
- FIPS code
- 28051
Reach the recording office in Holmes County
The Chancery Clerk handles real estate recording in Holmes County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit holmescountyms.orgOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Holmes County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the Chancery Clerk's office in Lexington, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Holmes County is home to about 15,560 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 55th by population among the 82 Mississippi jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 7.8% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $80,000 (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.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Mississippi. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Holmes County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Holmes County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Holmes County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the Chancery Clerk, located in Lexington (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Holmes County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Mississippi — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
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 Holmes County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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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.