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County
Pearl River County
County seat
Poplarville
Population
2,229
Pearl River County population
55,334
Local records
Pearl River County offices
ZIP codes
39466

About Nicholson public records

Nicholson is located in Pearl River County, Mississippi. County and state agencies serving Pearl River County are the primary source for most government records affecting Nicholson residents. Law enforcement in Nicholson is served by Pearl River County Sheriff's Office. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Nicholson residents are issued through the Mississippi State Department of Health (Vital Records), with local copies often available through the Pearl River County Clerk's office.

Vital records for Nicholson, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, are maintained by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The nearest vital records office is located at 6285 US-49, Gulfport, MS 39505, and can be contacted at (228) 206-1500. Residents can also access vital records through the Pearl River County Circuit Clerk's Office, phone (601) 403-2420. The Pearl River County Chamber of Commerce, (601) 795-4420, maintains records and information on local businesses in Nicholson. The Pearl River County Economic Development District, (601) 795-6461, may also have information on the local economy and major employers in the Nicholson area. Nicholson residents vote in elections administered by the Pearl River County Circuit Clerk's Office, which serves as Pearl River County's election authority (phone: 601-403-2330, website: www.pearlrivercounty.net).

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How do I look up property records in Nicholson, Mississippi?

Property records for Nicholson, Mississippi are maintained by the Pearl River Tax Assessor's Office and the Pearl River County Chancery Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Pearl River County, including parcels in Nicholson. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Pearl River County Chancery Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Mississippi counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Pearl River County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Nicholson, Mississippi?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Nicholson, Mississippi residents are available through both county and state offices. The Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records, located in Jackson, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Mississippi. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Pearl River County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Pearl River County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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