Greene County, Mississippi Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Greene County, Mississippi, can be obtained from the Greene County Sheriff's Office. They are located at 300 Lafayette Avenue, Leakesville, MS. While some booking photos may be available online through the sheriff's office website, you may need to visit the office in person or contact them directly for specific requests.

To obtain a criminal background check in Greene County, Mississippi, you can request it through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Locally, you may visit the Greene County Sheriff's Office to initiate the process. The background check will include any criminal history within the state and requires submitting a set of fingerprints and a completed application form.

You can look up sex offenders in Greene County, Mississippi, by accessing the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and provides an online search tool. You can search by name, address, or geographic location to find registered sex offenders in Greene County.

To register to vote in Greene County, you can complete a Mississippi Voter Registration Application online at www.sos.ms.gov/elections or submit a paper application to the Greene County Circuit Clerk at 400 Main Street, Leakesville, MS 39451, phone (601) 394-2377. You must register at least 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Mississippi residents, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified by law. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Circuit Clerk's office for voters who meet specific eligibility criteria under Mississippi law.

Property records in Greene County are maintained by the Chancery Clerk's office at 400 Main Street, Leakesville, MS 39451, phone (601) 394-2377. To search for deeds, mortgages, liens, or other recorded land documents, you must visit the office in person or submit a written request by mail, as Greene County does not currently offer online property record searches. Property tax information and assessments can be obtained from the county Tax Assessor's office, also located at the courthouse. Copying fees are typically $1.00 per page for standard copies and $2.00 per page for certified documents.

Birth and death certificates for Greene County are issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700, phone (601) 206-8200. Certified copies cost $15.00 for the first copy and $7.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously, with typical processing times of 2-4 weeks for mail requests. You can order online through VitalChek at msdh.ms.gov for faster service with additional fees. Applicants must provide valid identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record, as Mississippi restricts access to authorized individuals only.

Business name registrations (DBAs and fictitious names) filed in Greene County can be searched through the Chancery Clerk's office at 400 Main Street, Leakesville, MS 39451, phone (601) 394-2377. For searches of corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities, use the free online database maintained by the Mississippi Secretary of State at www.sos.ms.gov. Local business permits and zoning approvals are handled by the Greene County Board of Supervisors, which can be reached at (601) 394-2374. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than at the county level.