How to Search Mississippi Public Records

Mississippi's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 82 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Mississippi Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, County Court, Justice Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health (Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
2,943,045
Households
1,107,300
Median Income
$54,915
Median Home Value
$145,600

Statewide Databases

2214 official Mississippi government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.

Court Records

State of Mississippi Judiciary
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Welcome to the website of the Mississippi Judiciary. This site is designed to provide public access to information about the state court system. Here you will find dockets, briefs, orders and opinions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Appellate opinions dating back to 1996 are available here.
State of Mississippi Judiciary
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Welcome to the website of the Mississippi Judiciary. This site is designed to provide public access to information about the state court system. Here you will find dockets, briefs, orders and opinions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Appellate opinions dating back to 1996 are available here.
Court CM/ECF Lookup | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Criminal Records

Background Checks - Mississippi State Department of Health
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All background checks are processed through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and are transmitted through the Mississippi Criminal Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases to complete the requirements for state and national background checks.
Home | Mississippi Department of Corrections
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To find a parolee, please enter the name OR the ID number, and then click the SEARCH button. The MDOC is hiring with a path for promotions. Learn more about available positions, requirements, salary, and benefits. ... FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES CONTACT: Mississippi Department of Corrections Personal Services 301 North Lamar Street Jackson, MS 39201
State of Mississippi Judiciary
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Welcome to the website of the Mississippi Judiciary. This site is designed to provide public access to information about the state court system. Here you will find dockets, briefs, orders and opinions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Appellate opinions dating back to 1996 are available here.
Mississippi Northern District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Wants & Warrants

Bureau of Narcotics | Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) was created by the legislature in 1971 with the duty of being a statewide narcotics law enforcement agency . MBN has the responsibility of providing the citizens of Mississippi a front-line defense against ...
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Announce Mississippi’s Most…
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This list is compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with law enforcement agencies throughout the state and includes ten of Mississippi’s most wanted fugitives. The list is available at www.dps.ms.gov/ms-most-wanted and on the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s social media platforms.

Vital Records

Voter Records

Mississippi Secretary of State
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Candidates and political committees are required to report campaign finance activity in accordance with state law, ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process. ... Locate your polling place, view a sample ballot, track your absentee/affidavit ballot, and view your current officer holders with My Election Day. ... To vote in honor of a veteran, voters may dedicate their vote to a veteran or service member.
Voter Registration Information | MS SOS
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This section of our website is designated to provide Mississippi voters the information you need to engage in our elections process. Here you will find information on registering to vote, absentee voting, and answers to commonly asked elections questions.

Licenses

MS | ASC gov
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Appraiser Fax · 601-321-6955 · Populating AMC National Registry · On · Register AMC at State Level · On · AMC State Representative Full Name · E.C. Neelly, IV · AMC Mailing Address · Mississippi Appraisal Board 239 North Lamar Street, Suite 502 Jackson, MS 39201 United States ·
Empowering people through Mississippi's many stories. | Mississippi Department of Archives & History
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Research historical records, archival collections and special publications · Discover historical sites and museums to visit all around the state · Check out upcoming events, including our History is Lunch series · Preserve Mississippi’s historic buildings and archaeological sites · Download field trip guides, lesson plans, and teaching units · View regulations for managing state and local government records
State of Mississippi Judiciary
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Welcome to the website of the Mississippi Judiciary. This site is designed to provide public access to information about the state court system. Here you will find dockets, briefs, orders and opinions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Appellate opinions dating back to 1996 are available ...
The Mississippi Bar :: For the Public
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The Mississippi Bar · For the Public · Legal Terms & Procedures · Court Structure · How to Select a Lawyer · Client Assistance · Consumer Information · Pro Bono Resources · Law as a Career · 2024 Judicial Elections
Food Safety, Restaurants and Caterers - Mississippi State Department of Health
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Find a licensed caterer · Find restaurant complaints To find complaints made to us, search for a restaurant, then select its ID · Make a food safety complaint · Mississippi Food Code and food facility permits · Find this page at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/43,0,377.html ·
Vital Records - Mississippi: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
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If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library. Ancestry Library Edition External This link opens in a new window · Ancestry Library Edition includes primary-source document images and database records such as: census, military, court, land, probate, church, directories, passenger lists, and more. ... Begin your search through Ancestry's vast collections, by viewing the list designated as Mississippi records External.
Licensing & Exams | Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy
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Education - Effective February 1, 1995, a first-time examination candidate must have completed at least 150 semester hours of college education including a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a regionally accredited four-year college or university or the equivalent acceptable to the Board, with an accounting concentration determined by Board rule to be appropriate. Candidates who first sat before February 1, 1995, must have met the requirements in effect at that time. NOTE: Mississippi law (Code Section 73-33-5) was revised effective July 1, 2016, to allow examination candidates to…
Fund-Raiser Instructions - Mississippi Secretary of State
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Charities · Filing Search · Online Filing · Instructions · Fund Raisers · Fund-Raiser Filing · Fund-Raiser Instructions · Co-Venturer · Co-Venturer Filing · Co-Venturer Instructions ·
Consumer Finance - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker, Insurance Premium Finance, Motor Vehicle Sales Finance, Credit Availability and Debt Management Service Providers. The Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for those companies, and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
Child Care Provider Search
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Home | Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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The Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners was authorized by legislation to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare in Mississippi in order to protect its people against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper applications of chiropractic by regulating the practice of ...
Consumer Finance - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker, Insurance Premium Finance, Motor Vehicle Sales Finance, Credit Availability and Debt Management Service Providers. The Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for those companies, and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
Contractors - MSBOC
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P.O. Box 320279, Jackson MS 39232 2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C, Jackson, MS 39216 · About | How Do I? | Consumers | Laws | Forms | Contact | FAQs | Transparency · The Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors is the contractor licensing ...
File A Complaint - MSBOC
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How To File A Complaint Against A Contractor The purpose of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors is to license and regulate contractors for the protection of the public. The Board has jurisdiction over both licensed and unlicensed contractors. Complaints within the Board's jurisdiction ...
MS State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
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The philosophy of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is to safeguard and enhance the safety and welfare of the citizens of this State by professionally and efficiently fulfilling its responsibilities of examining, licensing, registering, inspecting, and regulating the practices of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology to ensure competency and sanitation among all licensed practitioners, establishments, and schools in the State.
Consumer Finance - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker, Insurance Premium Finance, Motor Vehicle Sales Finance, Credit Availability and Debt Management Service Providers. The Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for those companies, and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
Home | Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
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The Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners ("the Board") is a legislatively-mandated state regulatory agency charged with the responsibilities of examining, licensing, registering, and regulating the practices of dentistry and dental hygiene to ensure competency (through examination and ...
FAQS | Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters
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The purpose of the Registration Law is to ensure that the landowners of Mississippi receive the services of only competent, ethical, and professionally trained practitioners in the management of their timber and lands. Supporters of this law believe that professional forest management is essential in making our renewable timber resources the state's most important and sustainable crop.
Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service - Home
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Home | MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
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The Registered Professional Geologists Practice Act of 1997 is enacted legislation requiring the registration of geologists practicing within Mississippi . The Act contains the requirements for registration, definitions of terms, as well as a description of the governing board.
Find Real Estate Broker | Salesperson | Mississippi Real Estate Commission
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The Mississippi Real Estate Commission was established on May 6, 1954 with the specific mission to protect the public through the licensing, regulation and supervision of resident and non-resident real estate brokers and real estate salespersons and their businesses.
Mississippi Insurance Department - Official Website of the Mississippi Insurance Department
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Find information about government spending in Mississippi. ... Learn more about the mission of the MS Fire Personnel, board members and meeting dates. ... Home Annual Report Divisions Email Directory Employment Opportunities History Public Access Information Strategic Plan · Licensing Search Company Licensing Request Assistance File Complaint Fight Insurance Fraud Insurance Company Rating Services · Entity Licensing Producer\Individual Licensing Bail Agent License Revocations Health Care Reform Enforcement Actions
Home - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi. With a vision of excellence in financial supervision, DBCF conducts examinations of all state-chartered banks, thrifts, and credit unions, independent trust companies, mortgage lenders, small loan companies, insurance premium finance companies, motor vehicle sales companies, pawn brokers, title pledge lenders, consumer loan brokers, check cashers (payday lenders), money transmitters, credit availability companies,…
Frequently Asked Questions Last updated: October 2014 About Applications
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Following approval by the Mississippi Board to sit for the exam, applicants must then register · with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) at ... Intern (Surveyor Intern). I am a Mississippi resident.
Home | Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy
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​ The Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy is a regulatory board created by the legislature to promote the highest possible standards of professionalism for all licensed Massage Therapists and to ensure quality of care to safeguard public health.
Consumer Finance - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker, Insurance Premium Finance, Motor Vehicle Sales Finance, Credit Availability and Debt Management Service Providers. The Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for those companies, and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
Mortgage - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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The Mississippi S.A.F.E. Mortgage Act, under Section 81-18-1, et seq., charges the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF) with the responsibility for the licensing and regulatory supervision of Mortgage Brokers, Mortgage Lenders and Servicers, and Mortgage Loan Originators operating in Mississippi. The Nonbank Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for these types of companies and individuals and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
Home | Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission
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Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission · Menu · Online portal for Dealers, Manufacturers/Distributors, and Warrantors LOG IN · Search for currently licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers SEARCH ·
Consumer Finance - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker, Insurance Premium Finance, Motor Vehicle Sales Finance, Credit Availability and Debt Management Service Providers. The Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for those companies, and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
Verification | Mississippi Board of Nursing
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DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY - Mississippi Board of Nursing
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The Mississippi Board of Nursing ... of nursing through licensure as provided for by the Mississippi State Code. Admin Hearings, Motions, & Settlements Starting at 8:30 am · Committee Meetings starting at 8:00am Board Business Meetings starting at 11:00am · Notice of Public Hearing on ...
Nursing Student Retention Scholarship Program | Office of Nursing Workforce
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The program targeted students at all levels of nursing and the funds could be used to cover the cost of educated-related expenses, including tuition, fees, supplies, textbooks, and housing. Students selected as recipients of receiving this were required to complete their nursing degree and agree to practice nursing in the state of Mississippi for a certain period.
State Board of Optometry | MS.GOV
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The Mississippi State Board of Optometry was created by the legislature to meet the public's need for protection from incompetent or negligent optometric practice. The Board protects the public through licensure and disciplinary procedures. The Mississippi State Board is charged with ensuring ...
Consumer Finance - Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
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These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker, Insurance Premium Finance, Motor Vehicle Sales Finance, Credit Availability and Debt Management Service Providers. The Division is responsible for the evaluation of applications for licensure, the issuance and maintenance of licenses for those companies, and the periodic examination of licensed entities to ensure compliance with Mississippi laws.
License Verification | Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
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Pharmacist · Pharmacist Advisory Services · Pharmacy · Pharmacy Benefit Manager · Pharmacy Technician · Student Registration · Telepharmacy · Unused/Unneeded Medication Donation · Classification · 3rd Party Logistics · Manufacturer · Private Label Distributor ·
Home | Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
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The Board is a state licensing and regulatory agency authorized by the legislature to protect the public against the unqualified, incompetent, unprofessional and unlawful practice of physical therapy. The Mississippi Physical Therapy Practice Act establishes the standards for the practice of physical therapy and defines the scope and limitations of practice.
Medical Enforcement Licensing System | Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
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The Licensure Gateway is a single portal to manage licenses, permits and registrations associated with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. It grants access to printable documents, change of address, online applications and many more features. The Licensure Gateway is used to submit ...
Public Records - Mississippi Department of Human Services
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The General Counsel of MDHS has oversight of the Public Records Division. All records and portions of records, not exempt from disclosure, will be made available in accordance with the procedures outlined in the agency’s policy adopted in compliance with – · Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, Miss.
Mississippi Real Estate Commission
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The Mississippi Real Estate Commission was established on May 6, 1954 with the specific mission to protect the public through the licensing, regulation and supervision of resident and non-resident real estate brokers and real estate salespersons and their businesses.
TITLE PLEDGE ACT (§§ 75-67-401 — 75-67-449) LIST OF LICENSEES Company Id
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1864064 TitleMax of Mississippi, Inc. 1420 Jackson Ave W · Oxford · MS · 38655 · 1863821 tqs inc · 300 Memorial Blvd · picayune · MS · 39466 · 1868286 Triple H Title Loans LLC · 1046C Veterans Memorial Dr · Kosciusko · MS · 39090 · Licensee List as of 02/09/2026 · TITLE PLEDGE ...
Child Care and Youth Camps - Mississippi State Department of Health
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Child Care and Youth Camps · About Us · Breastfeeding · Child Care Advisory Council · Child Care Connection · Child Care Provider Training · Choosing Child Care · Complaints · Facility Search · Forms · Laws · Licensing · Nutrition and Menu Planning ·
Mississippi - Credentia | Login - ExamRoom.AI
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Home | Mississippi Appraisal Board
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As of January 1, 2026, it is NOW REQUIRED for all Appraisers to have the 7-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulation Course to renew your license; For any upgrade license categories including Appraiser Trainees - it is now required to have the 8-hour Qualification (QE) National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations with a test before your application can be approved. All Continuing Ed Certificates must be scanned and emailed to mmg@mab.ms.gov · For Home Inspection Division, email DCB@mab.ms.gov ... January 1, 2023, the Mississippi Appraisal Board will…
Mississippi Producer Portal | Vertafore
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Also, they must hold at least one ... State of Mississippi with admitted property and casualty insurance companies. The non-resident applicant must hold a Surplus Lines license in their home state. If not, they must meet the same requirements as the resident applicant. To review your CE transcript click here to access the Sircon/Vertafore website. If you have taken CEs and they are not recorded, please contact your education provider...
ARELLO
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Our web service gives you access to over 2,976,365 real estate licensees . We receive licensee data directly from participating jurisdictions, most updated daily. With the ARELLO Licensee Verification Web Service, you can fully automate searches of our database and take the work out of licensee ...

Recorded Documents

Property Records

real property tax
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Welcome to the Marshall County, Mississippi online record search. This search engine will return property tax, appraisal and other information of record in Marshall County. The information is uploaded to this server frequently but may lag behind actual activity at the courthouse · To begin ...
City of Biloxi Mississippi
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Mississippi's court system is headed by the Mississippi Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, Chancery Court, County Court, Justice Court. Many Mississippi courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Mississippi Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Mississippi vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Mississippi sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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