Holly Springs, Mississippi Public Records

The Marshall County Chancery Court, also at the Courthouse (phone: 662-252-4431), handles domestic relations matters including divorce, child custody, adoptions, guardianships, estate matters, probate, and land disputes. The Marshall County Justice Court handles misdemeanors, preliminary hearings for felonies, civil matters up to $3,500, evictions, and small claims. Mississippi courts participate in the statewide Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system, though online access to case records varies by court and case type. Some case information can be searched at https://courts.ms.gov through the public case search portal, though not all Marshall County records may be fully digitized. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $1.50 per page with an additional certification fee. The Circuit Clerk's Office charges $10 for a Certificate of Record and various filing fees depending on case type. Marriage licenses cost $21 and are issued by the Chancery Clerk's office.

The Marshall County Chancery Clerk's Office, at the same Courthouse address (phone: 662-252-4431), serves as the land records office and maintains the official record of deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, rights-of-way, and other documents affecting real property. These records date back to Marshall County's formation in 1836. The Chancery Clerk's land records division indexes documents by grantor, grantee, and legal description. Online access to Marshall County land records may be available through third-party vendors or the county's official website at www.marshallcountyms.com, though full document images may require in-person visits or paid subscription services. Recording fees vary by document type and number of pages. Mississippi law requires that all instruments affecting real property be recorded with the Chancery Clerk to provide constructive notice. A Geographic Information System (GIS) parcel viewer may be available through the county website, providing mapped property boundaries, ownership, and assessment data.

Agriculture remains economically important to Marshall County, with row crops, timber, and cattle production contributing to the regional economy, though the city itself has diversified beyond its agricultural roots. Retail and service businesses along Highway 78 (the future Interstate 22 corridor) serve both local residents and travelers between Memphis and Birmingham. The median household income in Holly Springs is estimated at approximately $28,000-$32,000, below both state and national averages, reflecting economic challenges faced by rural Mississippi communities. Tourism related to Holly Springs' historic architecture generates seasonal revenue through the annual Pilgrimage and heritage tourism. The completion of Corridor X (I-22) has improved transportation access, potentially attracting distribution and logistics businesses. Small manufacturing operations exist in Marshall County, though the area has not developed the large industrial base seen in some other Mississippi communities. Economic development efforts focus on leveraging Holly Springs' historic character, educational institutions, and improved highway access to attract new investment while preserving the community's cultural heritage.

The Holly Springs Police Department, located at 125 South Memphis Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635, serves as the primary law enforcement agency within the city limits. The department can be reached at (662) 252-2122. Citizens can request police reports and incident records by visiting the department in person during business hours or by submitting written requests. The department maintains records of arrests, accident reports, incident reports, and offense reports for incidents occurring within Holly Springs city limits. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office, located at 128 East Van Dorn Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635 (phone: 662-252-1311), provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Marshall County and operates the Marshall County Detention Center. The Sheriff's Office has countywide jurisdiction and assists municipal police when needed. Arrest and jail booking records can be searched through the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, which maintains current inmate rosters showing names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and sometimes booking photographs. Mississippi public records law is governed by the Mississippi Public Records Act, Miss. Code § 25-61-1 through § 25-61-17, which requires government agencies to make records available for inspection and copying unless specifically exempted. Requests must be made in writing, and agencies must respond within fourteen business days. Fees for copies are limited to actual costs, not to exceed one dollar per page for standard documents. Both the police department and sheriff's office are subject to these requirements for non-exempt law enforcement records.

Applications can be submitted by mail, in person at the Jackson office, or online through VitalChek at www.msvitalrecords.org with additional processing fees. Only eligible applicants (person named on certificate, immediate family members, legal representatives, or persons with legal interest) can obtain certified copies, and valid government-issued photo ID is required. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks by mail or same-day for in-person requests. Marriage licenses are issued by the Marshall County Chancery Clerk's Office at the Marshall County Courthouse, 128 East Van Dorn Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635 (phone: 662-252-4431). The fee is $21, and there is no waiting period or blood test required. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. Marriage records are maintained permanently by the Chancery Clerk. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Chancery Clerk as part of divorce case files, which are public record unless sealed by court order. Historical vital records dating before 1912 may be available through county records or the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Fictitious business name (DBA) registrations in Mississippi are filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office rather than at the county level. The Mississippi Secretary of State maintains the state's business entity database, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and assumed name registrations. Business entity searches can be conducted free online at https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/search-business-database, where users can search by business name, registered agent, or file number to verify entity status, view registration dates, check good standing status, and identify registered agents and officers. The Secretary of State's office is located at 125 South Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201 (phone: 601-359-1333). UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with and searchable through the Mississippi Secretary of State's UCC division. Commercial property tax assessments are handled by the Marshall County Tax Assessor's Office at the Courthouse, and business owners can search property records by parcel number or business address to view assessed values and tax obligations for commercial real estate.

Holly Springs voters are served by the Marshall County Circuit Clerk's Office, which administers elections from the Marshall County Courthouse, 128 East Van Dorn Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635 (phone: 662-252-3434). The Circuit Clerk serves as the county registrar and handles voter registration, absentee voting, and election administration for all Marshall County precincts. Mississippi residents can register to vote online at https://www.ms.gov/sos/voter_registration through the Secretary of State's website, or by submitting paper applications to the Circuit Clerk's office. Voter registration closes 30 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Mississippi residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not disenfranchised by felony conviction unless rights have been restored. Holly Springs, as an incorporated municipality, holds municipal elections for mayor and city council (Board of Aldermen) every four years in June. The next Holly Springs municipal elections are scheduled for June 2025, with primaries in April-May 2025 if needed. Candidates for municipal office file with the Holly Springs City Clerk. Holly Springs voters also participate in Marshall County, state, and federal elections. To find their assigned polling place, voters can contact the Circuit Clerk's office or check the Mississippi Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Voting/Pages/Polling-Place-Locator.aspx. Mississippi makes certain election records publicly available, including voter registration statistics (though individual voter records are restricted), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State or local election commissions, candidate qualifying information, and certified election results by precinct. In the November 2024 presidential election, Marshall County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout among registered voters, with detailed precinct results available from the Circuit Clerk. The November 3, 2026 general election will include races for U.S. House of Representatives (Mississippi's 1st Congressional District), all Mississippi State Senate and State House seats (District 1 Senate and District 2 House for Holly Springs area), Marshall County offices including Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Chancery Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Board of Supervisors seats, and potentially Justice Court judges. Mississippi does not have U.S. Senate or gubernatorial races in 2026 (those occur in odd-numbered years following the federal election cycle). Mississippi offers absentee voting by mail for voters who will be away from their county on election day, have a temporary or permanent physical disability, are 65 or older, are required to work on election day during polling hours, are a parent/caretaker of a dependent with a disability, or are a member of the military or their spouse/dependent. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Circuit Clerk's office, with the deadline being seven days before the election for most voters (excused absence voters have earlier deadlines). Voted absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on election day.