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County
Tippah County
County seat
Ripley
Population
323
Tippah County population
21,015
Local records
Tippah County offices
ZIP codes
38663, 38625

About Dumas public records

Those seeking state-level criminal history should access the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Investigation, which is the central repository for statewide criminal records. The Tippah County Circuit Court serves Dumas, handling a range of legal matters from civil disputes to criminal cases. For vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, requests can be made through the Tippah County Clerk-Recorder’s office or the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Vital Records Division.

Voters in Dumas are served by the Tippah County Circuit Clerk, who administers all elections throughout Tippah County. The Circuit Clerk's office is located at 101 South Spring Street, Ripley, MS 38663, and can be reached at (662) 837-7374.

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How do I look up property records in Dumas, Mississippi?

Property records for Dumas, Mississippi are maintained by the Tippah Tax Assessor's Office and the Tippah County Chancery Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Tippah County, including parcels in Dumas. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Tippah County Chancery Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Mississippi counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Tippah County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Dumas, Mississippi?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Dumas, Mississippi residents are available through both county and state offices. The Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records, located in Jackson, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Mississippi. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Tippah County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Tippah County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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