Simpson County, Mississippi Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Simpson County or serving short-term sentences. You may visit their office at 111 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, or check their official website for any online portals that may provide access to booking photos. You should contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (601) 847-2921 for specific inquiries regarding mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Simpson County, Mississippi, you need to contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety's Criminal Information Center. Locally, you can also reach out to the Simpson County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. Typically, you will need to submit a request form and provide identification, and there may be a fee associated with obtaining the background check.

You can look up sex offenders in Simpson 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 for locating registered sex offenders by name, address, or county. For more detailed information, you can also contact the Simpson County Sheriff's Office.

To register to vote in Simpson County, visit the Circuit Clerk's office at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, or call (601) 847-2474 to request a voter registration application by mail. Mississippi requires registration at least 30 days before an election. While full online registration is not available, you can download the application from the Mississippi Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ms.gov, complete it, and mail it to the Circuit Clerk. You may also register when obtaining or renewing your driver's license at any Mississippi Department of Public Safety location.

Property records in Simpson County are maintained by the Chancery Clerk's office at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, phone (601) 847-2626. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps in person during regular business hours. Property tax assessment information is available through the Tax Assessor's office at (601) 847-4481. Simpson County does not currently offer a free online property search system, so researchers should plan to visit the courthouse or call to request specific documents by mail with applicable copying fees.

Birth and death certificates for Simpson County can be requested through the Chancery Clerk's office at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, phone (601) 847-2626, or through the Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records, at 222 Marketridge Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Certified copies cost $15.00 for the first copy and $7.00 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligibility to receive the record. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.msdh.ms.gov for an additional convenience fee, with processing times of 2-4 weeks for mail requests or faster for expedited service.

Business records in Simpson County can be accessed through multiple offices. The Chancery Clerk at 109 West Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114, maintains trade name (DBA) registrations and fictitious business name filings. For searches of corporations and LLCs, use the Mississippi Secretary of State's free online business entity search at www.sos.ms.gov. Municipal business licenses are issued separately by the cities of Mendenhall and Magee for businesses operating within their corporate limits. Contact the respective city clerk offices or the County Board of Supervisors at (601) 847-2474 for local licensing requirements and permit information.