Mississippi (MS) Vital Records: Offices and How to Obtain Copies

Mississippi Office of Vital Records
222 Marketridge Dr
City of Ridgeland
601-206-8200

Mississippi State Information

Mississippi is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama and Georgia, to the south by the Gulf of Mexico, to the southwest by Louisiana, and to the northwest by Arkansas. Mississippi was made a U.S. state on December 10, 1817.

The population of Mississippi is 2,961,279, according to the 2020 census estimate. The most inhabited counties are Hinds County, Rankin County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, and Forrest County. The most populated city is the state’s capital, Jackson.

The Vital Records division of the State Department of Health in Jackson maintains records for vital events since 1912, including birth and death records. Marriage and divorce records are more limited.

Mississippi Vital Records FAQS

The processing time for copies of birth certificates in the state of Mississippi will typically last between 3-5 weeks if there are no problems with the application.
It may last longer if you do not provide any of the required documentation or do not pay the correct processing fee.
By including all the documentation required, you can prevent delays to your application and receive your birth certificate or an immediate family member’s birth record.
To apply for a valid official copy of a birth certificate in Mississippi, you must pay 17 dollars.
You may also order additional copies of the same birth record. Each extra copy that you order comes with an added 6-dollar charge.
Without providing the payment and ensuring the correct amount, you will be subject to delays or cancellation of your birth record request.
Personal checks or money orders must be made payable to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
By taking advantage of our online Vital Records office database, you can find your nearest office quickly and resolve any concerns regarding your birth certificate fee.
To apply for a Mississippi birth record, you must submit identification that is considered valid.
You may present one of these photo IDs when you apply for your certificate or the certificate of an immediate family member:
- Driver’s license or photo ID
- U.S. Military ID card
- U.S. passport
- Tribal ID
- Student ID card with name and photo
- U.S. alien registration card
- Employment identification
- Temporary resident card

Mississippi (MS) Vital Records

6 Vital Records Offices found in Mississippi

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Mississippi State Information

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