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1. How can I find foreclosure notice of sale postings?

The Chancery Clerk's office posts the Foreclosure Notices both in the courthouse on a bulletin board and online on our webpage. Follow the link included for more information.

How to Lookup Foreclosure Sales

2. Where can I get free legal resources?

The clerk’s office cannot provide legal assistance. There are resources available to the public, such as Mississippi Access to Justice (http://www.msatjc.org/), North MS Rural Legal Services (http://nmrls.com/), and MS Legal Services (http://www.mslegalservices.org/).

Access to Justice Webpage

3. Are there requirements for recording a Plat?

Review our Plat Requirements document.

Plat Requirements

4. How do I search for Covenants?

Please download the handout prepared by the Chancery Clerk's office.

5. How do I obtain a copy of my final divorce decree?

If you would like a copy of your divorce decree, you can come into the office and use the public terminals to print a copy for .25 cents per page plus $1 for certification.  Or if you want the staff to print a copy for you, the cost is .50 cents per page plus $1 for certification. Requests can be mailed to DeSoto County Chancery Court, PO Box 949, Hernando, MS 38632. Please include the correct amount for the document plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return. Contact us at 662-469-8398 for more information.

6. How do I look up records for a particular lot in a Subdivision?

Please download the handout prepared by the Chancery Clerk's Office with detailed instructions for how to perform this search.