Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

Not Eligible

Oktibbeha County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the Chancery Clerk in Starkville.

Oktibbeha County at a glance

Population (2024 est.)
51,965
County seat
Starkville
Recording office
Chancery Clerk
Typical home value (May 2026)
$279,000
FIPS code
28105

Reach the recording office in Oktibbeha County

The Chancery Clerk handles real estate recording in Oktibbeha County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:

Visit oktibbehacountyms.org

Official 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 — Oktibbeha County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the Chancery Clerk's office in Starkville, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.

Oktibbeha County is home to about 51,965 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 15th by population among the 82 Mississippi jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has grown about 0.5% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $279,000 (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 Oktibbeha County accept electronic recording?

Not currently. Oktibbeha County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.

Who records deeds in Oktibbeha County?

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

Can I notarize online and record in Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha 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.

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