Searching Union County: what to expect
Union County is an offline county in practice. What's indexed below is mostly Mississippi's statewide infrastructure — for anything the state doesn't hold, the county offices themselves are the record. Mississippi courts search county by county, and Union County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Mississippi court records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
28,363
Population
Census estimate
10,227
Households
Census estimate
$55,970
Median income
Annual household
$144,900
Median home value
Census ACS
New Albany
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | County the Pearl River County, Mississippi online record ... |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Information | MS SOS |
| Professional licenses | County Information |
| Recorded documents | Mississippi Business Search Library Catalog Directory of County Officials | Mississippi Association of Supervisors |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.mssupervisors.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union 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 Union County Records
MYTH"Union County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Union County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Union 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 Union County data."
FACTOnly the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Union 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.mssupervisors.org — Official Union County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- state.sor.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.sos.ms.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Union 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
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the Mississippi guides:
About Union County, Mississippi
Union County is located in north-central Mississippi. The county seat is New Albany (official site: https://www.mssupervisors.org/ms-counties/union).
- Population: 28,363
- Households: 10,227
- Median household income: $55,970
- Median home value: $144,900
- Below poverty line: 12.3%
- Land area: 415.6 sq mi
- Population density: 68.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 9
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.
State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
Mississippi College School of Law's Judicial Database includes a video archive of oral arguments dating from 2004 and a brief archive from late 2007. At the trial court level, all Chancery, Circuit, and County Courts utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts system to e-file trial court records.
Mississippi Sex Offenders Registration Law
Official Free
Registered offender information covering Mississippi. Email alerts are available for watched addresses in most states. The registry updates as registrants report moves, so it stays reasonably current.
County
Official Free
Union County Delinquent Tax Sales & Auctions https://www.sos.ms.gov/public-lands/tax-forfeited-lands Find information about Union County, Mississippi Delinquent Tax Sales & Auctions including tax liens for sale, property tax auctions, estate sales, tax lien, and and foreclosure lists. Union County GIS Maps https://tscmaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html Find Union County GIS maps, tax maps, and parcel viewers to search for and identify land and property records.
Pearl River County Record Search (regional system)
Official Free
This link opens Pearl River County's database on a shared regional search system used by several Mississippi counties. Union County's own sources are in the tabs on this page.
Lee County Record Search (regional system)
Official Free
This link opens Lee County's database on a shared regional search system used by several Mississippi counties. Union County's own sources are in the tabs on this page.
Sex Offenders
Official Free
Registered offender information covering Union County, Mississippi. Level or tier classifications, where shown, indicate the assessed risk category. Email alerts are available for watched addresses in most states.
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.
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
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.
County Information
Official Free
Business filing records for Mississippi. The registered agent listed is who accepts lawsuits for the company; process servers work from this record. Merged, dissolved, and withdrawn entities keep their filing history in the index.
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.
Directory of County Officials | Mississippi Association of Supervisors
Official Free
We are thrilled to announce that the 2024-2028 Directory of County Officials, affectionately known as the "MAS Blue Book," is available for order! This comprehensive resource will be your go-to guide for all information on county officials across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Union County?
Union County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens portal: https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/circuitcourt/circuitclerks.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Mississippi marriage records public?
Marriage records in Mississippi are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Mississippi?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Mississippi record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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.