Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 28101

Newton County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Newton County, Mississippi. Serving a population of 21.019 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Decatur • Land Area: 577,77 sq mi • State: Mississippi (MS)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Newton County Courthouse / Recording Office, Decatur, MS 39327

Seat of government for Newton County in Decatur, MS.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(601) 517-8831

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 28101 • Coordinates: 32.4020° N, -89.1184° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Newton County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Newton County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Miss. Code § 25-7-9

First Page Base Fee

$26.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$1.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

None (Mississippi has no real estate transfer tax)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Mississippi:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

Instant Public Records & Title Verification

Need Official Property Deeds or Title Records in Newton County?

Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Newton County, Mississippi. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Newton County

License Fee $21.00 - $36.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 365 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Newton County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Issued by Circuit Court Clerk.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $17.00

Death Cert $17.00

Marriage Cert $17.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Vital Records and the local Newton County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Newton County

Filing Fee: $25.00

1. Filing Authority

In Newton County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Mississippi Secretary of State.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Mississippi.

3. State Rules & Notice

Fictitious business names are registered online via the Mississippi Secretary of State portal.

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Newton County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Newton County Mississippi Secretary of State. Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Mississippi.

Name Search Included

Articles of Organization

Mississippi Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Mississippi Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Mississippi county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

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Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Mississippi recording offices:

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Frequently Asked Questions: Newton County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Newton County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Newton County office is located at Newton County Courthouse / Recording Office, Decatur, MS 39327. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (601) 517-8831.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Newton County?

Under Mississippi statute (Miss. Code § 25-7-9), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Newton County costs $26.00 for the first page, plus $1.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: None (Mississippi has no real estate transfer tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Newton County, MS?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Newton County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $21.00 - $36.00. Mississippi requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Newton County?

In Newton County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Mississippi Secretary of State with a standard statutory filing fee of $25.00. Fictitious business names are registered online via the Mississippi Secretary of State portal.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Newton County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $17.00 and death certificates starting at $17.00) can be requested through the Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Vital Records or directly at the Newton County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.