Searching Perry County: what to expect
Perry County publishes some records directly — 2 local sources below — and leans on state systems for the rest. Mississippi courts search county by county, and Perry County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Mississippi court records page. The county's own strong points: perrycountyms.gov covers the election side, and chancery.co.perry.ms.us handles deeds and recorded documents. For criminal records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Mississippi criminal records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Perry County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Perry County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Perry County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
11,406
Population
Census estimate
4,462
Households
Census estimate
$48,333
Median income
Annual household
$126,400
Median home value
Census ACS
New Augusta
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Perry County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Perry County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Criminal records | | Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Tax Assessor/Collector | Perry County, MS |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health |
| Voter records | Helpful Links, Forms & FAQ | Perry County, MS Voter Registration Information | MS SOS |
| Professional licenses | County Offices Directory |
| Recorded documents | Official Records Inquiry Chancery Clerk | Perry County, MS |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Perry County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Perry County Records
2026
Perry County official government portal active
The official Perry County government website at www.ms.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Perry County court records portal verified
State court system links for Perry County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Perry County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Perry County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Perry County property records online
Perry County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Perry County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Perry County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Perry County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Mississippi statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Mississippi state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Perry County Records
MYTH"Perry County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Perry County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Perry County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Perry County data."
FACTOnly the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Perry County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Perry County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Perry County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.ms.gov — Official Perry County government website
- www.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- perrycountyms.gov — Property records — official source
- www.sos.ms.gov — Voter records — official source
- chancery.co.perry.ms.us — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Perry County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Perry County, use Mississippi's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Mississippi statewide record systems:
- Mississippi Court Records →
- Mississippi Criminal Records →
- Mississippi Property Records →
- Mississippi Vital Records →
- Mississippi Voter Records →
- Mississippi Wants & Warrants →
- Mississippi Licenses →
- Mississippi Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Mississippi statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Most Perry County searches end up needing one of these:
About Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County is located in southeast Mississippi. The county seat is New Augusta (official site: http://www.ms.gov/content/Pages/LocalGov.aspx?county=Perry).
- Population: 11,406
- Households: 4,462
- Median household income: $48,333
- Median home value: $126,400
- Below poverty line: 20.6%
- Land area: 647.3 sq mi
- Population density: 17.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 8
Mississippi | Circuit Clerk Directory (PDF)
Official Free
Contact directory for every Mississippi circuit clerk — the custodians of criminal and civil case files in each county. Kept current by the Administrative Office of Courts.
Mississippi Electronic Courts
Official Free
Court case information for Perry County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. Searching the official side is free.
10th District Chancery Court – Mississippi
Official Free
This website is designed to make information about the chancery court system easily accessible to the public. The Tenth Chancery District of Mississippi consists of five counties (Forrest, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, and Perry) with Chancery courthouses in the five respective county seats (Hattiesburg, Purvis, Columbia, Poplarville, and New Augusta).
Helpful Links, Forms & FAQ | Perry County, MS
Official Free
Election administration for Perry County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. Searching the official side is free.
Voter Registration Information | MS SOS
Official Free
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.
Elections & Voting | MS SOS
Official Free
Voters can find information on voter registration, sample ballots, polling places, absentee voting, UOCAVA voting, voter ID, upcoming elections, disenfranchising crimes, hosting a voter registration drive and more on Y’all vote, which is our voter information hub.
Official Records Inquiry
Official Free
To search our Online Land Records please follow the instructions below: If you are experiencing technical difficulties while using the Official Records Search, please email support
Chancery Clerk | Perry County, MS
Official Free
As public recorder, the Clerk handles the recording and storage of several types of documents and maintains various indexes that aid people in researching these records. The primary records are deeds and mortgages relating to real property, but the Clerk also records construction liens, federal tax liens, Lis Pendens (notices of pending lawsuits) and military discharges.
Mississippi | Chancery Clerk Directory (PDF)
Official Free
Every Mississippi chancery clerk's address and phone — the office holding land records, wills, and family matters in each county. From the Administrative Office of Courts.
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi's corporate search from the Secretary of State — entity status, officers, and registered agents for businesses filed in the state.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Official Free
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) has over 1,000 sworn and non-sworn employees dedicated to the safety of our fellow Mississippians .
Public Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Once you have read and acknowledged the disclaimer below, you may search the database by a specific sex offender’s name, or obtain a listing of registrants within a specified distance of an address, or a listing of registrants within a specified Mississippi ZIP code.
Tax Assessor/Collector | Perry County, MS
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Perry County are published through this system. It is an official government source.
Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health
Official Free
MSDH produces vital statistics reports based on annual vital records data, and also offers online queries of vital statistics by year. Mississippi State Department of Health • 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr • Jackson, MS 39216 • 866‑HLTHY4U • Contact and information
County Offices Directory
Official Free
Mississippi has 82 counties, 72 of which have one county seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Perry County?
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Mississippi?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Mississippi counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Mississippi?
Yes. Active warrants in Mississippi appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Mississippi?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Mississippi. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.