Hinds County, Mississippi Public Records

The department provides access to these records online via their official website. You can also visit the Sheriff's Office located at 407 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS, or contact them at (601) 974-2900 for further assistance regarding mugshots and booking information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Hinds County, Mississippi, you need to contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS). The background check involves fingerprinting and submission of a request form, which can be done at the Sheriff's Office or through the MDPS website. Fees may apply, and results are typically processed within a few weeks.

You can look up sex offenders in Hinds County, Mississippi, by accessing the Mississippi Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is designed to provide public information on registered sex offenders residing in Mississippi, including Hinds County.

To register to vote in Hinds County, you must submit a voter registration application at least 30 days before any election. Mississippi residents must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and meet residency requirements to qualify for registration.

Property records in Hinds County can be searched through the Hinds County Chancery Clerk's office, which maintains land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens at offices in Jackson (601) 968-6502) and Raymond (601) 857-8021). The Chancery Clerk provides free online searching of recorded documents through their website. For property tax information, assessed values, and parcel data, visit the county Tax Assessor's online GIS system, which offers free searching by address, owner name, or parcel number with detailed property characteristics and tax payment history.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Hinds County can be requested from the Hinds County State Vital Records Office at 350 West Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Jackson (601) 364-2660) or the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records office at 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive in Jackson (601) 206-8200). Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $15.00 per copy, with processing typically same-day for walk-in requests with proper identification. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at ms.gov/dh/vitalrecords with expedited processing and additional fees, though only eligible individuals with documented legal interest can obtain copies.

Business records in Hinds County can be accessed through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Hinds County Chancery Clerk maintains DBA (Doing Business As) filings and fictitious name registrations at their Jackson (601) 968-6502) and Raymond (601) 857-8021) offices. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Mississippi Secretary of State's free online Business Entity Search at sos.ms.gov. Local business licenses and permits for unincorporated areas are handled by the Hinds County Department of Planning and Community Development (601) 968-6550), while municipalities maintain their own licensing systems for businesses within city limits.