Lowndes County, Mississippi Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Lowndes County, Mississippi, can be obtained through the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. For more detailed information, you can visit their official website or contact their office directly.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lowndes County, Mississippi, you should contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Locally, you can also request assistance from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, which may provide guidance on the process. The Mississippi Criminal Information Center (MCIC) handles statewide background checks.

You can look up sex offenders in Lowndes 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 to find registered sex offenders by name or location. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. You'll need to provide proof of identity and residence, and you must be a U.S. Citizen, Mississippi resident for 30 days, and at least 18 years old by election day. For absentee ballot information, contact the Circuit Clerk's office, as Mississippi requires an acceptable excuse for absentee voting.

Property records in Lowndes County are maintained by the Chancery Clerk's office (for deeds and land records) at 505 Second Avenue North, Columbus, MS 39701, phone (662) 329-5810, and the Tax Assessor's office (for tax assessments and parcel information) at the same address, phone (662) 329-5800. Both offices provide free online search capabilities through the county website, where you can search by owner name, parcel number, or legal description to find deeds, mortgages, liens, tax assessment values, and payment history. The Tax Assessor's GIS system offers interactive mapping with aerial photography and parcel boundaries. For certified copies of documents, visit the Chancery Clerk's office and pay the applicable statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Lowndes County can be requested from the Lowndes County Chancery Clerk's office at 505 Second Avenue North, Columbus, MS 39701, phone (662) 329-5810, or from the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records office at (601) 576-7981. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $7.00 for additional copies of the same record. Processing time at the county level is typically 1-3 business days, while state processing may take 2-4 weeks. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at msvitalrecords.ms.gov with expedited options for additional fees. You must provide valid photo identification and prove your eligibility to receive the record under Mississippi law.

For business entity records including corporations and LLCs, search the Mississippi Secretary of State's free online database at sos.ms.gov. For local DBA (Doing Business As) and fictitious name registrations, contact the Lowndes County Chancery Clerk's office at (662) 329-5810, located at 505 Second Avenue North, Columbus, MS 39701, where these records are filed and available for public inspection. Specific business licenses and permits may be issued by the City of Columbus or county planning departments depending on the business type and location. The Greater Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce at (662) 329-1191 can provide additional guidance on local business licensing requirements.