Harrison County, Mississippi Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Harrison County are typically available through the Harrison County or serving short-term sentences. You can visit their website to access the online portal for recent bookings. For more detailed records, you may need to submit a formal request to the Sheriff's Office located at 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS.

To obtain a criminal background check in Harrison County, Mississippi, you should contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Locally, you can visit the Harrison County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The background check will include any criminal records within the state and is conducted under the Mississippi Public Records Act.

You can search for sex offenders in Harrison County, Mississippi, by accessing the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry. This online database is maintained by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders, including their current addresses and offenses. The registry is accessible to the public and updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

To register to vote in Harrison County, you must complete a voter registration application and submit it to one of the Harrison County Circuit Clerk's offices in Gulfport (228) 865-4006) or Biloxi (228) 435-8354), at least 30 days before an election. You can also register at any Mississippi driver's license office or download a mail-in registration form from sos.ms.gov. Mississippi does not currently offer online voter registration, and applications require an original signature. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot if you meet eligibility criteria including age 65+, disability, or absence from the county on election day.

Property records in Harrison County can be searched through the Harrison County Chancery Clerk's offices in Gulfport (228) 865-4031) or Biloxi (228) 435-8204), which maintain land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. The county provides online access to land records through the Chancery Clerk's website with searchable databases by name or property description, and a free GIS mapping system for property tax information. The Tax Assessor's office also provides online access to property tax records, assessed values, and parcel maps. For certified copies of recorded documents, contact the Chancery Clerk's office directly.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Harrison County must be requested from the Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records Office in Jackson, which charges $15 per birth certificate and $15 per death certificate. You can order online through VitalChek at msdh.ms.gov for an additional convenience fee with faster processing, or submit a mail application with typical processing of 2-4 weeks. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (immediate family member or legal representative). Marriage licenses are issued by the Harrison County Circuit Clerk in either Gulfport or Biloxi.

Business records in Harrison County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the free online database at the Mississippi Secretary of State's website at sos.ms.gov. For local DBA (fictitious name) filings, contact the Harrison County Chancery Clerk's offices in Gulfport (228) 865-4031) or Biloxi (228) 435-8204). Municipal business licenses are issued by individual cities such as Gulfport and Biloxi, and must be requested from the respective city clerk's office where the business operates.