Lamar County Chancery Clerk Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Lamar County, Mississippi

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Lamar County should get familiar with the Lamar County Chancery Clerk. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Lamar County Chancery Clerk, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

The mechanics lien rules in Mississippi can be complex. Before recording a lien in Lamar County, read Filing a Lien in Mississippi: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Lamar County Chancery Clerk Forms:

• Mississippi Mechanics Lien Form
• Mississippi Preliminary Notice Form
• Mississippi Pre-Lien Notice for Residential Projects Form
• Mississippi Mechanics Lien Release Form

Lien FAQs for Lamar County

What types of documents can I file at the Lamar County Chancery Clerk?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Lamar County, Mississippi?

E-Filing

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Lamar County, Mississippi?

In Mississippi, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 90 days to file a lien after the the last day of furnishing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 90 days to file after the last day of furnishing labor or materials.

What are the Lamar County Chancery Clerk fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Lamar County, Mississippi:
Indexing for the first 5 pages $26.00 Each additional page more than 5 $1.00

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Lamar County Chancery Clerk to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Lamar County Chancery Clerk fees page for the latest information.

How do I release a lien in Lamar County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Lamar County Chancery Clerk, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$28.00.

How do I get copies of documents from the Lamar County Chancery Clerk?

In Lamar County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Lamar County Chancery Clerk.