Lincoln County, Mississippi Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Lincoln County, Mississippi, can be obtained from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. They are responsible for maintaining these records, and you can request access by visiting their office at 215 Justice Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601. Some mugshots may also be available through online portals provided by the Sheriff's Office, depending on their current digital offerings.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lincoln County, Mississippi, you should contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Locally, you can also visit the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office to inquire about the process. They may guide you on how to submit your request and any associated fees. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation also provides background checks, which can be requested through their official website.

You can look up sex offenders in Lincoln 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. Mississippi requires voter registration at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Mississippi resident, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified by law. Absentee ballot applications are also available through the Circuit Clerk's office for eligible voters who cannot vote in person on election day.

Property records in Lincoln County are maintained by the Lincoln County Chancery Clerk's Office at 300 South Second Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601, phone (601) 835-3435, which is the Register of Deeds. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and other land records during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Property tax and assessment information is available through the Tax Assessor at 301 South First Street, phone (601) 835-3413. While online access may be limited compared to larger counties, staff can assist with searches by phone or in person, and certified copies are available for $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee.

Birth and death certificates for events in Lincoln County can be obtained through the Lincoln County Chancery Clerk's Office at 300 South Second Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601, phone (601) 835-3435, or through the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records office at 1-866-634-6780. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $7.00 for each additional copy of the same record. You must provide valid photo identification and prove a direct and tangible interest in the record (such as being the person named, a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative). Processing typically takes same-day to one week for in-person requests and two to three weeks for mail requests, with online ordering available through VitalChek at additional cost.

Business records in Lincoln County can be found through multiple offices depending on the type of registration. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations for sole proprietorships and partnerships are filed with the Lincoln County Chancery Clerk's Office at (601) 835-3435. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the free online database maintained by the Mississippi Secretary of State at corp.sos.ms.gov. Local business licenses and permits within Brookhaven city limits are handled by Brookhaven City Hall at (601) 833-2371, while county-level building permits and zoning matters are handled by the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors.