Stone County, Mississippi Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Stone County, Mississippi, can be obtained from the Stone County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Stone County, Mississippi, you should contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Locally, you can visit the Stone County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. They can provide information on how to submit a request and any associated fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Stone 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 locate registered sex offenders in the area. The registry includes details such as the offender's name, address, and offense.

To register to vote in Stone County, you can submit a voter registration application to the Stone County Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse in Wiggins, or register online at the Mississippi Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ms.gov. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election in Mississippi. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Mississippi resident, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified by felony conviction or mental incapacity adjudication. The Circuit Clerk's office can also provide information about absentee ballot applications if you qualify under Mississippi's absentee voting criteria.

Property records in Stone County are maintained by the Stone County Chancery Clerk's Office at the courthouse located at 323 East Cavers Avenue in Wiggins. The Chancery Clerk maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps available for public inspection during regular business hours. Property tax information and assessment records are available through the local Tax Assessor's office at the same location. The area does not offer a free online land records search, so most property research requires an in-person visit or contacting the office by phone, though some GIS parcel mapping may be available through state systems.

Birth and death certificates for events in Stone County can be requested from the Stone County Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse in Wiggins, or from the Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Vital Records in Jackson at 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $7.00 for each additional copy. Processing times vary from same-day for in-person requests at the state office to 2-4 weeks for mail requests. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.msdh.ms.gov with additional service fees, and you must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility to access vital records.

Business entity records for Mississippi companies are maintained by the Mississippi Secretary of State and can be searched free online at www.sos.ms.gov using the Business Entity Search database. For local business name registrations (DBAs) or fictitious names, contact the Stone County Chancery Clerk's office at the courthouse in Wiggins. Municipal business licenses within city limits are handled by individual city clerk offices, such as the City of Wiggins for businesses operating within that municipality. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than county offices and should be verified through the appropriate Mississippi regulatory agency.