Mississippi Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any MS county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $21.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Mississippi?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Mississippi to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 21 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 21?
If either partner is under 21, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
Yes, the couple is required to take a blood test for syphilis prior to receiving a license. The blood test must be analyzed by a state certified laboratory and recorded on a state form. This form can be obtained from the physician, clinic, or the Office of the Town Clerk. Test results become invalid after 30 days.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 90 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 6 months, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams CountyCircuit Clerk
1 Courthouse Sq
Natchey, MS 39120
601-446-6326
Map Alcorn County
Circuit Clerk
600 E Waldron St
Corinth, MS 38834
601-286-7740
Map Amite County
Circuit Clerk
243 Main St
Liberty, MS 39645
601-657-8932
Map Attala County
Circuit Clerk
230 W Washington St
Kosciusko, MS 39090
601-289-1471
Map Benton County
Circuit Clerk
100 Main St
Ashland, MS 38603
601-224-6310
Map Bolivar County
Circuit Clerk
200 S Court St
Cleveland, MS 38732
601-843-2061
Map Calhoun County
Circuit Clerk
103 W Main St
Pittsboro, MS 38951
601-412-3101
Map Carroll County
Circuit Clerk
Lexington St
Carrollton, MS 38917
601-237-9274
Map Chickasay County
Circuit Clerk
109 N Jefferson St
Houston, MS 38851
601-456-2331
Map Claiborne County
Circuit Clerk
410 Main St
Port Gibson, MS 39150
601-437-5841
Map Clay County
Circuit Clerk
Marriage Division
205 Court St
West Point, MS 39773
601-494-3384
Map Coahoma County
Circuit Clerk
115 1st St
Clarksdale, MS 38614
662-624-3000
Map Copiah County
Circuit Clerk
101 Caldwell Dr
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
601-894-1241
Map Covington County
Circuit Clerk
Main & Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
601-765-6506
Map De Soto County
Circuit Clerk
Hwy 51 North Courtsquare
Hernando, MS 38632
601-429-1325
Map Forrest County
Circuit Clerk
630 N Main St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-582-3213
Map Franklin County
Circuit Clerk
Main St-Courthouse Square
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-2320
Map George County Circuit Clerk
200 Courthouse Square
Lucedale, MS 39452
601-947-4881
Map Greene County
Circuit Clerk
Main St
Leakesville, MS 39451
601-394-2379
Map Grenada County
Circuit Clerk
59 Green St, # 8
Grenada, MS 38901
601-226-1941
Map Hancock County
Circuit Clerk
152 Main St
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
228-467-5265
Map Harrison County
Circuit Clerk
1801 23rd Ave
Gulfport, MS 39502
228-865-4167
Map Hinds County
Circuit Clerk
127 Main St
Raymond, MS 39201
601-968-6653
Map Holmes County
Circuit Clerk
P.O. Box 718
Lexington, MS 39095
601-834-2476
Map Itawamba County
Circuit Clerk
201 W Main St
Fulton, MS 38843
601-862-3511
Map Jackson County
Circuit Clerk
101 N Court St, # B
Pascagoula, MS 39567
228-769-3039
Map Jefferson Davis County
Circuit Clerk
2325 Columbia Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
601-792-4231
Map Jones County
Circuit Clerk
415 North 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39441
601-425-2556
Map Lafayette County
Circuit Clerk
Lafayette Courthouse
Oxford, MS 38655
601-234-4951
Map Lamar County
Circuit Clerk
203 Main St
Purvis, MS 39475
601-794-8504
Map Lauderdale County
Circuit Clerk
500 Constitution Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
601-482-9731
Map Leake County
Circuit Clerk
101 Court Square
Carthage, MS 39051
601-298-1302
Map Lee County
Circuit Clerk
300 West Main St
Tupelo, MS 38802
601-841-9024
Map Leflore County
Circuit Clerk
115 Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930
601-453-1435
Map Lincoln County
Circuit Clerk
231 South 1st St
Brookhaven, MS 39601
601-835-3435
Map Lowndes County
Circuit Clerk
515 North 2nd Ave
Columbus, MS 39703
601-329-5900
Map Madison County
Circuit Clerk
128 W North St
Canton, MS 39046
601-859-4365
Map Marion County
Circuit Clerk
250 Broad St, #2
Columbia, MS 39429
601-736-8246
Map Marshall County
Circuit Clerk
College St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
601-252-3434
Map Monroe County
Circuit Clerk
201 West Commence
Aberdeen, MS 39730
601-369-8695
Map Montgomery County
Circuit Clerk
614 North Summit St
Winona, MS 38967
601-283-4161
Map Neshoba County Circuit Clerk
401 Beacon St Suite 107
Philadelphia, MS 39350
601-656-4781
Map Newton County
Circuit Clerk
92 Broad St
Decatur, MS 39327
601-635-2368
Map Noxubee County
Circuit Clerk
505 S. Jefferson
Macon, MS 39341
601-726-5737
Map Oktibbeha County
Circuit Clerk
101 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759
601-323-1356
Map Panola County
Circuit Clerk
151 Public Square
Batesville, MS 38606
601-563-6210
Map Pearl River County
Circuit Clerk
200 S Main St
Polarville, MS 39470
601-795-1235
Map Pike County
Circuit Clerk
218 East Bay St
Magnolia, MS 39652
601-783-2581
Map Prentiss County
Circuit Clerk
100 North Main
Booneville, MS 38829
601-728-4611
Map Quitman County
Circuit Clerk
233 Chestnut St
Marks, MS 38646
601-326-8003
Map Rankin County
Circuit Clerk
305 Government St
Brandon, MS 39043
601-825-1466
Map Scott County
Circuit Clerk
100 Main St
Forest, MS 39074
601-469-3601
Map Simpson County
Circuit Clerk
100 Court St, # 2
Mendenhall, MS 39114
601-847-2474
Map Smith County
Circuit Clerk
123 Main St
Raleigh, MS 39153
601-782-9481
Map Stone County
Circuit Clerk
323 Cavers Ave E
Wiggins, MS 39577
601-928-5246
Map Sunflower County
Circuit Clerk
200 Main St
Indianola, MS 38751
601-887-1252
Map Tate County
Circuit Clerk
201 Ward St
Senatobia, MS 38668
601-562-5211
Map Tishomingo County
Circuit Clerk
1008 Battleground Drive
Iuka, MS 38852
601-423-7037
Map Union County
Circuit Clerk
114 Vankhead St
New Albany, MS 38652
601-534-1910
Map Warren County
Circuit Clerk
1009 Cherry St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-636-3961
Map Washington County
Circuit Clerk
900 Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38701
601-378-2747
Map Winston County
Circuit Clerk
115 South Court
Louisville, MS 39339
601-773-3581
Map Yalobusha County
Circuit Clerk
132 Blackmur Drive
Water Valley, MS 38965
601-473-1341
Map Yazoo County
Circuit Clerk
211 E Broadway St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
601-746-1872
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