State guide
Mississippi
Mississippi also still routes marriage records through both county clerks and the Mississippi State Department of Health for copies and searches. ([desotocountyms.gov](https://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-License?utm_source=openai))
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Who issues licenses
- Circuit Clerk
- Waiting period
- none
- License valid for
- no expiration found on official county pages
- License fee
- $37 on official county pages found
Official resources in Mississippi
Mississippi State Department of Health - Marriage Records
State page for ordering marriage records and understanding statewide record availability.
Hinds County Circuit Clerk
Official county clerk page showing the Circuit Clerk issues marriage licenses.
DeSoto County Marriage License
Official county application page with current license process, fee, waiting-period, and validity details.
Rankin County Marriage License Information
Official county page with current marriage-license requirements and fee details.
Key facts for Mississippi
- ([desotocountyms.gov](https://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-License?utm_source=openai))
- ([desotocountyms.gov](https://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-License?utm_source=openai))
- The Circuit Clerk issues marriage licenses in Mississippi counties. ([hindscountyms.com](https://www.hindscountyms.com/elected-offices/circuit-clerk?utm_source=openai))
- Mississippi Vital Records says marriage records have been kept by state and county officials since January 1, 1926. ([msdh.ms.gov](https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31%2C0%2C109%2C811.html?utm_source=openai))
- Mississippi Vital Records charges $17 for a record search and certified copy; additional copies ordered together are $6. ([msdh.ms.gov](https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/handlers/printcontent.cfm?ContentID=1241&EntryCode=9118&GroupID=31&ThisPageURL=http%3A%2F%2Fmsdh.ms.gov%2Fmsdhsite%2Findex.cfm%2F31%2C0%2C175%2C62%2Chtml&utm_source=openai))
Courthouse ceremonies in Mississippi
| County | Details |
|---|---|
| Hancock County | ([hancockcounty.ms.gov](https://www.hancockcounty.ms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/986/New-Marriage-License-Information-PDF-002?utm_source=openai)) |
What to do next
- Check the specific county Circuit Clerk page before going; several counties publish local ID, fee, and prior-divorce document rules. ([desotocountyms.gov](https://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-License?utm_source=openai))
- If you need a certified record after the ceremony, you can order through MSDH or the county where the license was issued. ([msdh.ms.gov](https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31%2C0%2C109%2C811.html?utm_source=openai))
- If you want a courthouse-style ceremony, confirm directly with the county court or board office first because ceremony availability is inconsistent by county. ([hancockcounty.ms.gov](https://www.hancockcounty.ms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/986/New-Marriage-License-Information-PDF-002?utm_source=openai))
Helpful guides
- How to get married at the courthouse
- What to bring when you apply for a marriage license
- Marriage license waiting periods and expiration dates
- Do you need witnesses for a courthouse wedding?
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