How do I verify a marriage in Mississippi?
Mississippi marriage records are maintained by state and county officials. You can order a copy of a marriage record from MSDH, and you can have us search for the county in which the marriage license was issued.
Are Mississippi divorce records public?
Generally, divorce records in Mississippi are public records. Members of the public can access available divorce case records using the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) search tool provided on the website of the State of Mississippi Judiciary.
What happens if a marriage license is never turned in Mississippi?
Mississippi law indicates a marriage is valid if the parties obtain a marriage license in accordance with the law and undergo a marriage ceremony performed by a person authorized to solemnize marriages. Failure to return or record a marriage license will not render a marriage invalid.
Are birth records public in Mississippi?
Birth and death records for all mississippi counties are available from 1912 to present at either the county locations or through the Vital Records office. Older records are available from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Marriage and divorce records are available during certain time periods.
Do Mississippi marriage license expire?
Obtaining a Marriage License Proof of age is required by both applicants in the form of drivers licenses, ID , passport or birth certificate. There is no blood work or waiting period required and the license does not expire once it has been issued.
Is the absence of marriage license absolutely make a marriage void?
The absence of a marriage license makes that marriage null and void from the beginning. That marriage was never valid in the first place.
How do I request public records in Mississippi?
Public Records Request
- Mail:
- Fax: 601.359.4477.
- Email: [email protected].
- Officer: Ashleigh Quinn.
How do I find a marriage record in Mississippi?
Mississippi marriage records are maintained by state and county officials. You can order a copy of a marriage record from MSDH, and you can have us search for the county in which the marriage license was issued.
Where can I get a certified copy of a marriage certificate?
MSDH can provide a certified copy of a record of marriage from county officials. Mississippi marriage records are maintained by state and county officials. MSDH can search county records and provide a certified copy for you.
Are marriage records on file with MSDH?
Note: Though required by law to be registered with MSDH, not all marriage records may be on file with the Office of Vital Records. For more information, contact our Vital Records office at 601-206-8200, or visit the Vital Records Department home page for health statistics, vital records, reports and data.