MS HB696

Amends Section 89-5-24 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that the first page of real property instruments must include the name, mailing address, and telephone number of every grantor, grantee, borrower, beneficiary, trustee, or other party to the instrument

Maintains existing requirement that the document preparer's name, physical business mailing address, and telephone number must appear on the first page

Documents not meeting format standards may still be recorded upon payment of an additional $10.00 fee per document

Exempts certain documents from format requirements, including those executed before July 1, 2009, military separation documents, documents executed outside the U.S., certified court copies, and federal tax liens

Effective date of July 1, 2014