About Mississippi Vital Records

Mississippi vital records are held by the Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Vital Records under Miss. Code Ann. § 41-57-1 et seq. Certified birth records cost $17, death records $17 (first copy) / $5 each additional; orders are placed via VitalChek or at the state office in Jackson.

Mississippi Vital Records

County Records

City Records

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a Mississippi birth or death certificate?

Mississippi's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.

Are vital records free to view online?

Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.

Who can request a confidential record?

Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.

How do I find older marriage or divorce records?

Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.