Mississippi Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Mississippi.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Mississippi.
The license can only be used within the State of Mississippi.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.
Adams County Circuit Clerk
1 Courthouse Sq
Natchey, MS 39120
601-446-6326
Alcorn County Circuit Clerk
600 E Waldron St
Corinth, MS 38834
601-286-7740
Amite County Circuit Clerk
243 Main St
Liberty, MS 39645
601-657-8932
Attala County Circuit Clerk
230 W Washington St
Kosciusko, MS 39090
601-289-1471
Benton County Circuit Clerk
100 Main St
Ashland, MS 38603
601-224-6310
Bolivar County Circuit Clerk
200 S Court St
Cleveland, MS 38732
601-843-2061
Calhoun County Circuit Clerk
103 W Main St
Pittsboro, MS 38951
601-412-3101
Carroll County Circuit Clerk
Lexington St
Carrollton, MS 38917
601-237-9274
Chickasay County Circuit Clerk
109 N Jefferson St
Houston, MS 38851
601-456-2331
Claiborne County Circuit Clerk
410 Main St
Port Gibson, MS 39150
601-437-5841
Clay County Circuit Clerk
Marriage Division
205 Court St
West Point, MS 39773
601-494-3384
Coahoma County Circuit Clerk
115 1st St
Clarksdale, MS 38614
662-624-3000
Copiah County Circuit Clerk
101 Caldwell Dr
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
601-894-1241
Covington County Circuit Clerk
Main & Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
601-765-6506
DeSoto County Circuit Clerk
Hwy 51 North Courtsquare
Hernando, MS 38632
601-429-1325
Forrest County Circuit Clerk
630 N Main St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-582-3213
Franklin County Circuit Clerk
Main St-Courthouse Square
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-2320
George County Circuit Clerk
200 Courthouse Square
Lucedale, MS 39452
601-947-4881
Greene County Circuit Clerk
Main St
Leakesville, MS 39451
601-394-2379
Grenada County Circuit Clerk
59 Green St, # 8
Grenada, MS 38901
601-226-1941
Hancock County Circuit Clerk
152 Main St
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
228-467-5265
Harrison County Circuit Clerk
1801 23rd Ave
Gulfport, MS 39502
228-865-4167
Hinds County Circuit Clerk
127 Main St
Raymond, MS 39201
601-968-6653
Holmes County Circuit Clerk
P.O. Box 718
Lexington, MS 39095
601-834-2476
Itawamba County Circuit Clerk
201 W Main St
Fulton, MS 38843
601-862-3511
Jackson County Circuit Clerk
101 N Court St, # B
Pascagoula, MS 39567
228-769-3039
Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk
2325 Columbia Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
601-792-4231
Jones County Circuit Clerk
415 North 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39441
601-425-2556
Lafayette County Circuit Clerk
Lafayette Courthouse
Oxford, MS 38655
601-234-4951
Lamar County Circuit Clerk
203 Main St
Purvis, MS 39475
601-794-8504
Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk
500 Constitution Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
601-482-9731
Leake County Circuit Clerk
101 Court Square
Carthage, MS 39051
601-298-1302
Lee County Circuit Clerk
300 West Main St
Tupelo, MS 38802
601-841-9024
Leflore County Circuit Clerk
115 Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930
601-453-1435
Lincoln County Circuit Clerk
231 South 1st St
Brookhaven, MS 39601
601-835-3435
Lowndes County Circuit Clerk
515 North 2nd Ave
Columbus, MS 39703
601-329-5900
Madison County Circuit Clerk
128 W North St
Canton, MS 39046
601-859-4365
Marion County Circuit Clerk
250 Broad St, #2
Columbia, MS 39429
601-736-8246
Marshall County Circuit Clerk
College St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
601-252-3434
Monroe County Circuit Clerk
201 West Commence
Aberdeen, MS 39730
601-369-8695
Montgomery County Circuit Clerk
614 North Summit St
Winona, MS 38967
601-283-4161
Neshoba County Circuit Clerk
401 Beacon St Suite 107
Philadelphia, MS 39350
601-656-4781
Newton County Circuit Clerk
92 Broad St
Decatur, MS 39327
601-635-2368
Noxubee County Circuit Clerk
505 S. Jefferson
Macon, MS 39341
601-726-5737
Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk
101 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759
601-323-1356
Panola County Circuit Clerk
151 Public Square
Batesville, MS 38606
601-563-6210
Pearl River County Circuit Clerk
200 S Main St
Polarville, MS 39470
601-795-1235
Pike County Circuit Clerk
218 East Bay St
Magnolia, MS 39652
601-783-2581
Prentiss County Circuit Clerk
100 North Main
Booneville, MS 38829
601-728-4611
Quitman County Circuit Clerk
233 Chestnut St
Marks, MS 38646
601-326-8003
Rankin County Circuit Clerk
305 Government St
Brandon, MS 39043
601-825-1466
Scott County Circuit Clerk
100 Main St
Forest, MS 39074
601-469-3601
Simpson County Circuit Clerk
100 Court St, # 2
Mendenhall, MS 39114
601-847-2474
Smith County Circuit Clerk
123 Main St
Raleigh, MS 39153
601-782-9481
Stone County Circuit Clerk
323 Cavers Ave E
Wiggins, MS 39577
601-928-5246
Sunflower County Circuit Clerk
200 Main St
Indianola, MS 38751
601-887-1252
Tate County Circuit Clerk
201 Ward St
Senatobia, MS 38668
601-562-5211
Tishomingo County Circuit Clerk
1008 Battleground Drive
Iuka, MS 38852
601-423-7037
Union County Circuit Clerk
114 Vankhead St
New Albany, MS 38652
601-534-1910
Warren County Circuit Clerk
1009 Cherry St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-636-3961
Washington County Circuit Clerk
900 Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38701
601-378-2747
Winston County Circuit Clerk
115 South Court
Louisville, MS 39339
601-773-3581
Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk
132 Blackmur Drive
Water Valley, MS 38965
601-473-1341
Yazoo County Circuit Clerk
211 E Broadway St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
601-746-1872
