MS Dept of Health - Vital Records - Birth,Marriage,Death Certificates

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MS Birth Certificates; Mississippi Vital Records

Description:

Provides Mississippi birth and death records back to Nov 1912 and marriage records from Jan 1, 1926 to June 30, 1938 and Jan 1, 1942 to present. FEES: $17.00/birth and death certificates or $27.50 for online (7-10 business days); $6.00/each additional copy of same record.

MS Dept of Health does not maintain divorce records. A five-year search of the divorce indexes is available for January 1, 1926 to June 30, 1938, and for January 1, 1942 to present for a fee of $17.00. A five-year search is available to locate the county where the divorce was granted, the book, and the page number in the Chancery Clerk's office where it was recorded. The Chancery Clerk's office will need to be contacted directly in order to obtain a certified copy of the divorce decree.

Note: Though required by law, all divorce records are not on file with the Office of Vital Records.

Contact the Chancery Clerk in the county the divorce was granted.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm for walk-ins; phone help available Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Walk in, download application from website, email or order records online with credit card; must show state ID for access to certain records; or order by phone: 877-295-4229

Program Fees:

$17.00/birth, marriage and death certificates ($27.50 if ordering online); $6.00/each additional copy of same record. Pay by cash, check, or money order.

Eligibility:

Current or former residents of Mississippi

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

November 16, 2023

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