How Do I?
- How do I file a civil suit?
- How do I get help for my child whose behavior is defiant and/or uncontrollable?
- How do I get help for my child who has a drug or alcohol problem?
- When is Chancery Court for the 14th District regularly in session and which judge is presiding?
- What are the chancery court filing fees?
- How do I get a copy of my divorce record?
- Where can an application for birth certificate be obtained?
- How do I pay my land taxes?
- Where do I pay my delinquent taxes?
- What are Land Records?
- Are land records open to the public?
- How far back do the records of the Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk office date?
- How do I search Land Records online?
- Does the Clerk's Office have blank forms for land records related to documents?
- How do I obtain copies?
- What are the requirements that must be met for a document to be recorded?
- When is my document recorded?
- How much are land record filing fees?
- What does the Chancery Clerk's office accept in payment of recording fees?
- What if a check for recording fees is not correct?
- Where do I get information regarding properties sold at the tax sale, maturing tax sale properties, etc.?
- How do I report road hazards or repair?
- How do I dispose of old appliances, old furniture, and/or batteries?
- How do I contact my Supervisor?
- Where can the Board of Supervisors’ minutes be found?
- When and where does the Board of Supervisors hold their meetings?
- How do I register to vote?
- How do I vote absentee for the upcoming election?
- How do I qualify as a candidate in the upcoming election?
- Where do I vote?
- How do I obtain a copy of my DD-214 Discharge Certificate?
How do I file a civil suit?
Contact the Chancery Clerk’s office at (662) 323-5834.Back to TopHow do I get help for my child whose behavior is defiant and/or uncontrollable?
Back to TopThe Oktibbeha County Youth Court functions to assist families who have children with conduct issues that are disruptive to the home, school or community. In some cases, the Oktibbeha County office of Youth Services can offer informal counseling to the child and family. In other cases, it may be necessary to refer the family for psychiatric or psychological intervention. There will be instances when the Youth Court will bring the child into court for adjudication and probation. For further information contact the Mississippi Department of Human Services- Division of Youth Services at 662-323-8654 or the Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk’s office.
If your child is between the ages of 10 and 17, you may contact these offices for assistance:
Mississippi Department of Human Services- Division of Youth Services
City Hall Building
101 Lampkin Street
Starkville, MS 39759Oktibbeha County Youth Court
Oktibbeha County Courthouse
101 East Main Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-5834
--when a child age 10-17 years commits an act that is criminal if committed by an adult.
--when a child age 10-17 is habitually disobedient or is ungovernable by the parent, guardian or custodian; fails to attend school as required by parental directive or law; or runs away from home.
--when a child under 17years needs counseling or treatment.
--when the child has a Youth Court case pending.
--when the child is in temporary custody of the state.
--when the child is a restrictive or detention facility.Oktibbeha County Youth Court Defender
Cecelia Cook
662-324-0219How do I get help for my child who has a drug or alcohol problem?
Teenage drug and alcohol abuse affects families in every part of Oktibbeha County regardless of location, race or economic status. The Mississippi Department of Human Services- Division of Youth Services can assist families in identifying treatment options. In addition to referral to treatment facilities, the Youth Court offers a Juvenile Drug Court program consisting of intensive supervision, counseling and drug testing.ÂBack to Top
For more information, contact the Mississippi Department of Human Services- Division of Youth Services at (662)323-8564.When is Chancery Court for the 14th District regularly in session and which judge is presiding?
Back to TopThe following is a schedule of the terms of Court and the presiding Chancellor for 2006.
CHICKASAW COUNTY (First Judicial District)
Burns 4th Monday of February one week Colom 4th Monday of May one week Burns 4th Monday of August one week Davidson 4th Monday of November one week CHICKASAW COUNTY (Second Judicial District)
Burns 3rd Monday of January one week Davidson 4th Monday of April one week Burns 2nd Monday of July one week Burns 4th Monday of October one week CLAY COUNTY
Davidson 3rd Monday of February one week Davidson 3rd Monday of May one week Colom 3rd Monday of August one week Burns 3rd Monday of November one week LOWNDES COUNTY
Davidson, Colom & Burns 2nd Monday of January three weeks Colom 4th Monday of February one week Davidson, Colom & Burns 2nd Monday of April three weeks Davidson 4th Monday of May one week Davidson, Colom & Burns 2nd Monday of July three weeks Davidson 4th Monday of August one week Davidson & Colom 2nd Monday of October three weeks Burns 4th Monday of November one week NOXUBEE COUNTY
Davidson 1st Monday of February one week Burns 1st Monday of May one week Colom 1st Monday of August one week Colom 1st Monday of November one week OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
Colom 2nd Monday of January one week Burns 2nd Monday of February one week Burns 1st Monday of March one week Burns 2nd Monday of April one week Colom 2nd Monday of May one week Burns 3rd Monday of July one week Colom 2nd Monday of August one week Colom 1st Monday of September one week Burns 2nd Monday of October one week Davidson 2nd Monday of November one week WEBSTER COUNTY
Burns 1st Monday of February one week Davidson 1st Monday of May one week Burns 1st Monday of August one week Burns 1st Monday of November one week What are the chancery court filing fees?
Back to TopCASE DESCRIPTION CLERK STATE TOTAL ADOPTION 75.00 20.00 95.00 ALCOHOL/DRUG COMMITMENT- INVOLUNTARY 75.00 20.00 95.00 ALCOHOL/DRUG COMMITMENT- VOLUNTARY 75.00 20.00 95.00 BOND VALIDATION 75.00 20.00 95.00 COMPLAINTS 75.00 20.00 95.00 CONTEMPT OR MODIFICATION 75.00 20.00 95.00 CROSS COMPLAINT 25.00 N/A 25.00 DIVORCE TO BE CONTESTED 75.00 20.00 95.00 DIVORCE- JOINT COMPLAINT 30.00 20.00 50.00 ESTATE-MUNIMENT OF TITLE ONLY 30.00 20.00 50.00 ESTATE- TESTATE OR INTESTATE 75.00 20.00 95.00 GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP 75.00 20.00 95.00 INJUNCTION 75.00 20.00 95.00 LAND DISPUTE 75.00 20.00 95.00 MENTAL COMMITMENT 75.00 170.00 245.00 MINORITY REMOVAL 25.00 20.00 45.00 MODIFICATION- JOINT COMPLAINT 25.00 N/A 25.00 NAME CHANGE 25.00 20.00 45.00 PARTITION SUIT 75.00 20.00 95.00 PATERNITY 75.00 20.00 95.00 SMALL CLAIM/MINOR’S SETTLEMENT 30.00 20.00 50.00 STIPULATED AGREEMENT 25.00 20.00 45.00 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER- TRO 75.00 20.00 95.00 TRANSFER 30.00 N/A 30.00 WRIT OR GARNISHMENT 25.00 N/A 25.00 How do I get a copy of my divorce record?
Contact the Chancery Clerk office.Back to TopWhere can an application for birth certificate be obtained?
An application may be obtained from the Chancery Clerk’s office.Back to TopHow do I pay my land taxes?
Current taxes due are paid in Tax Collector’s office.Back to TopWhere do I pay my delinquent taxes?
At the Chancery Clerks office via cash, money order, or check.Back to TopWhat are Land Records?
Back to TopLand records refer to those record series that may involve real estate. These include documents traditionally recorded in Deed Books and Plat Cabinets, such as Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Authorities to Cancel, Plats, Oil and Gas leases, and many other documents. The Land Records Division also dockets and indexes judgments and files certain Uniform Commercial Code transactions that are a lien on real estate.
Are land records open to the public?
Yes, land records are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Back to TopHow far back do the records of the Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk office date?
Back to TopThe following are just a few of the records housed in the Chancery Clerk office:
Roster of Discharged Veterans 1922-Present
Chancery Court Minutes 1874-Present
Will Books 1834-Present
Land Records 1834- Present
Board of Supervisors Minutes 1880- Present
How do I search Land Records online?
Coming Soon. On the Chancery Clerk's page, click on Online Searches, then click on How to Search Land Records, there you will find detail instructions. ÂBack to TopDoes the Clerk's Office have blank forms for land records related to documents?
No.Back to TopHow do I obtain copies?
Back to TopFees for copies made by the public are $.25 per page. The fee for copies made by our staff is $.50 per page. There is an additional fee for certifying a copy of a document.
Requests for copies sent by mail must be accompanied by check or money order covering the cost of the copies and a stamped self-addressed envelope. The request should reasonably identify the document to be copied. Checks should be made payable to the Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk.
What are the requirements that must be met for a document to be recorded?
There are different requirements depending on the type of document, so they cannot be listed here.Back to Top
It is the responsibility of the person offering the document for recording to make sure (1) that the document is original, (2) that it is signed and that the signatures are properly acknowledged before a notary public, (3) that the document is a complete writing and contains the required information such as Grantor and Grantee information, address, and phone numbers, legal description of property being conveyed, and indexing instructions, (4) that is accompanied by the proper fees, and (5) that is accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope so that it can be returned to the party offering it for recordation.When is my document recorded?
Documents are recorded at the time we receive them. They are available for viewing by the public the next day.Back to TopHow much are land record filing fees?
Back to TopMonica W. Banks
Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk
Land Record Filing Fees
EFFECTIVE July 1, 2007
Please Note:
(1)                All filing fees shown below are for the first fifteen (15) pages of any instrument. Please add $1.00 per each additional page.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â If a document pertains to more than one section or subdivision lot, please add $1.00 for each additional section or subdivision lot.
(3)                The fees shown below for Cancellations, Assignments, Partial Releases, Subordinations, Modifications and Substitutions of Trustee, etc. include the initial $1.00 fee for marginal notations as required by Miss. Code Ann. §25-7-9(1)(ii). Please add $1.00 if additional marginal notations are to be made.
(4)                Because Oktibbeha County has elected to participate in the Local Government Records Program our fees include an additional $1.00 per instrument where applicable under Miss. Code Ann. §25-60-5.
(5)                Documents directing that a marginal notation be made (Cancellations, Assignments, Partial Releases, Subordinations, Modifications and Substitutions of Trustee, etc.) should reference only one (1) instrument to be notated. If multiple books and pages are listed, an additional fee of $12.00 per book and page listed will apply.
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Fee
Index/
Marginal Fee
Archive
Fee
Total
Due
DEEDS AND LEASES (WARRANTY / TIMBER / QUITCLAIM)
(Please advise if mineral stamps are to be affixed.)
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
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DEEDS OF TRUS
$15.00
$1.00
$1.00
$17.00
ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES
$15.00
$1.00
$1.00
$17.00
CANCELLATION / ASSIGNMENT / PARTIAL RELEASE(Plus $12.00 for each additional book and page listed.)
$10.00
$2.00
$1.00
$13.00
LIS PENDENS
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
CONSTRUCTION LIEN
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
SUBORDINATION / MODIFICATION
$10.00
$2.00
$1.00
$13.00
EASEMENT
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
RIGHT OF WAY
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
COVENANTS (Plus $1.00 per additional lot or section)
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
TOWNHOUSE & CONDOMINIUM LIENS
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
SUBSTITUTE OF TRUSTEE
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
SUBSTITUTE OF TRUSTEE’S DEED
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
FILING OF PLAT (Plus $1.00 per additional lot or section)
$10.00
$1.00
$1.00
$12.00
FEDERAL TAX LIEN OR JUDGMENT
$10.00
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$1.00
$11.00
POWER OF ATTORNEY
$10.00
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$1.00
$11.00
ROYALTY DEEDS (Plus Mineral Stamps as Below)
$18.00
$1.00
$1.00
$20.00
OIL AND GAS LEASE, CANCELLATION, & ASSIGNMENTS
($1.00 extra for each additional book and page-marginal notation. If more than one assignee is listed in the same assignment add $18.00 for each assignee.)
Plus Mineral Stamps as below:
(1-10 years – 3 cents an acre)
(11-20 years – 6 cents an acre)
(20+ years – 8 cents an acre)
$18.00
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$2.00
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$1.00
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$21.00
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SELF-MADE COPIES
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$Â Â .25
CLERK-MADE COPIES OF FILED DOCUMENTS
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$Â Â .50
CERTIFIED COPY OF FILED DOCUMENTS
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$Â 1.00
UCC-1 – LAND ONLY – STANDARD FORM
($4.00 for each extra debtor)
$10.00
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$2.00
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$1.00
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$13.00
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UCC-1 – LAND ONLY – NON STANDARD FORM
($4.00 for each extra debtor)
$10.00
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$2.00
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$1.00
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$13.00
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UCC-3 – (UCC-1 must have been previously filed in Oktibbeha County Land Records)
(Standard Form)Â
($4.00 for each extra debtor)
$10.00
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$2.00
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$1.00
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$13.00
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UCC-3 - (UCC-1 must have been previously filed in Oktibbeha County Land Records)
(Non-Standard Form)
($4.00 for each extra debtor)
$10.00
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$2.00
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$1.00
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$13.00
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UCC SEARCHES-Standard
($2.00 for each UCC found and copied)
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$Â 5.00
UCC SEARCHES-Non-Standard
($2.00 for each UCC found and copied)
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$10.00
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EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007
What does the Chancery Clerk's office accept in payment of recording fees?
The Clerk's office accepts (1) cash, (2) checks made payable to Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk, and (3) money orders made payable to Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk.Back to TopWhat if a check for recording fees is not correct?
If a check for recording fees is short the document will be returned with a request for the proper filing fee.Back to TopWhere do I get information regarding properties sold at the tax sale, maturing tax sale properties, etc.?
In the Chancery Clerk’s office or you may search the online land redemption link found on this website.Back to TopHow do I report road hazards or repair?
Contact the Road Manager at 662-323-1520Back to TopHow do I dispose of old appliances, old furniture, and/or batteries?
Contact the Road Manager at 662-323-1520.Back to TopHow do I contact my Supervisor?
Call the County Administrator’s office at 662-323-1520.Back to TopWhere can the Board of Supervisors’ minutes be found?
The minutes of the Boards of Supervisors’ can be found in the Chancery Clerk Office.Back to TopWhen and where does the Board of Supervisors hold their meetings?
Back to TopSection 19-13-11 of the Mississippi Code Annotated states:Â
In counties having only one (1) court district, the board of supervisors shall hold regular meetings at the courthouse or in the chancery clerk's office in those counties where the chancery clerk's office is in a building separate from the courthouse. However, the board of supervisors may meet in any other county-owned building if such building is located within one (1) mile of the courthouse and if, more than thirty (30) days prior to changing the meeting place, the board posts a conspicuous, permanent notice to that effect in the chancery clerk's office and in one (1) other place in the courthouse, publishes notice thereof in a newspaper published in the county, or if there be no newspaper published in the county, then in a newspaper having general circulation in the county, once each week, for at least three (3) consecutive weeks, and enters an order upon its minutes designating and describing in full the building and room to be used as the meeting room of the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors shall meet on the first Monday of each month. However, when such meeting date falls on a legal holiday, then the said meeting shall be held on the succeeding day.Â
How do I register to vote?
Back to TopContact the Circuit Clerk’s office. By phone at (662) 323-1356
                                              By mail:  Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk's Office
                                                             Oktibbeha County Justice Complex
                                                             108 West Main StreetÂ
                                                             Starkville, MS 39759
How do I vote absentee for the upcoming election?
Back to TopContact the Circuit Clerk’s office. By phone at (662) 323-1356
                                              By mail:  Oktibbeha Circuit Clerk's Office
                                                             Oktibbeha County Justice Complex
                                                             108 West Main StreetÂ
                                                             Starkville, MS 39759
How do I qualify as a candidate in the upcoming election?
Back to TopContact the Circuit Clerk’s office. By phone at (662) 323-1356
                                              By mail:  Oktibbeha Circuit Clerk's Office
                                                             Oktibbeha County Justice Complex
                                                             108 West Main StreetÂ
                                                             Starkville, MS 39759
Where do I vote?
Back to TopContact the Circuit Clerk’s office. By phone at (662) 323-1356
                                              By mail:  Oktibbeha Circuit Clerk's Office
                                                             Oktibbeha County Justice Complex
                                                             108 West Main StreetÂ
                                                             Starkville, MS 39759
How do I obtain a copy of my DD-214 Discharge Certificate?
The Veterans Service Office can assist you with a copy in the Chancery Clerk’s office or you can contact the Chancery Clerk’s office directly.Back to Top