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- Pike County
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- Magnolia
- Population
- 121
- Pike County population
- 40,324
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- Pike County offices
- ZIP codes
- 39635, 39648
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is the state repository for criminal records, allowing residents to request full criminal history checks. The judicial system serving Fernwood is the Pike County Circuit Court, which handles a range of civil and criminal cases. Vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Pike County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, as well as the Mississippi Vital Records Department, which offers both in-person and mail-in request options. Finally, residents looking to file general public records requests under the Mississippi Public Records Act can expect responses within a typical timeframe of 5 to 10 business days, for public access in local governance.
Police & Law Enforcement in Fernwood Pike County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones 1201 B North Clark St. Magnolia, MS 39652 (601) 783-2323 Dispatch (601) 783-6767 Office (601) 783-6586 Fax Sheriff Office administers all elections for Fernwood voters. Located at 200 East Bay Street, Magnolia, MS 39652, the office can be reached at (601) 783-3362 and handles voter registration, absentee voting, polling Sheriff's Office Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones 1201 B North Clark St. Magnolia, MS 39652 (601) 783-2323 Dispatch (601) 783-6767 Office (601) 783-6586 Fax Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones is the Pike County in Fernwood Pike County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones 1201 B North Clark St. Magnolia, MS 39652 (601) 783-2323 Dispatch (601) 783-6767 Office (601) 783-6586 Fax Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones is
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How do I look up property records in Fernwood, Mississippi?
Property records for Fernwood, Mississippi are maintained by the Pike Tax Assessor's Office and the Pike County Chancery Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Pike County, including parcels in Fernwood. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Pike 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 Pike County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Fernwood, Mississippi?
Birth, death, and marriage records for Fernwood, 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 Pike County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Pike 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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