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Hinds County, Mississippi public records

In Hinds County, deeds are recorded by the Chancery Clerk; property values come from the Tax Assessor; court files are kept by the Circuit Clerk.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Hinds County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsChancery Clerk3Search deeds2Free search—
Property values and ownersTax Assessor4Property search4—
Property tax billsTax Collector5Tax bill search5—
Court casesCircuit Clerk6Hinds County Circuit Court6
Hinds County Court7
Hinds County Justice Court8		—
Marriage recordsCircuit Clerk6——
Divorce recordsStatewide: Chancery Clerk of the county where the divorce was granted (certified decree)9——
Birth certificatesNo county vital records office; MSDH Vital Records ($17 first copy, $6 additional)11—$17 first certified copy, $6 each additional10
Death certificatesStatewide: MSDH Office of Vital Records; deaths from November 1912 to present13—MSDH: $17 first certified copy, $6 each additional12
Probate and willsWills, estates and guardianships are Chancery Court matters filed with the Chancery Clerk14——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Hinds County are recorded by the Chancery Clerk.3

Cost
Not stated. No fee or login is shown on the search form; results limited to 500 records2
How to order
Contact the Chancery Clerk (Jackson 601-968-6537; Raymond 601-857-8055)15
Who holds it
Chancery Clerk is custodian of land records (state rule)16

How deeds work in Mississippi

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Tax Assessor sets property values4; the Tax Collector bills and collects the tax5.

Property search
Landroll query by taxpayer name, street or parcel; Ownership Maps; Personal Property roll: co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/apps/landroll_query.asp4
Tax bill search
Real Property Billing Roll query (Tax Collector); also Real Property Taxes by District, Personal Property Taxes, online payment links: co.hinds.ms.us/…5
Tax sale
Real Property Tax Sale query (prior-year taxes) by owner, buyer or parcel number; delinquent tax redemption: co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/apps/tax_sale_query.asp17
Separate offices
Separate Tax Assessor and Tax Collector18

How property tax works in Mississippi

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Hinds County Circuit Court (1st District Jackson, 2nd District Raymond)Felonies and civil suits; appeals from lower courtsCircuit Clerkco.hinds.ms.us/… County site Circuit Court Civil Case query (older cases); cases filed on or after September 13, 2013 via MEC/PAMEC (paid registered account)6Fee charged
Hinds County CourtLimited-jurisdiction civil and criminal; Circuit Clerk keeps recordsCircuit Clerkco.hinds.ms.us/… County Court Civil Case query on county site; MEC for filings since 20137
Hinds County Chancery CourtDivorce, custody, adoptions, wills/estates, guardianships, land— Hinds Chancery Court participates in MEC/PAMEC19
Hinds County Justice CourtSmall claims, misdemeanors, traffic—co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/courts/results.asp Justice Court Civil Docket (upcoming hearings by date) on county site; Justice Court office 601-965-88008
Pamec fee
PAMEC charges for access (registered account)20
Fees
Circuit Clerk civil filing fee $161.00 (complaints, petitions for review, foreign judgments, replevin, forfeitures); $1.00 records-management fee on all documents filed21
Judgment roll
Judgment Roll search by defendant or plaintiff (limited to 100 records): co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/apps/jridx_query.asp22

Criminal records and background checks

State
Statewide name-based background check: Mississippi DPS, $32.00, only the record subject may request23
Inmates
Current Hinds County inmates searchable on county site24

How Mississippi courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Circuit Clerk.6

Marriage license
Both applicants appear together at the Circuit Clerk; fee $36, cash or card; proof of age; date previous marriage ended (decree if within 30 days)21
Copies
Certified copy of marriage license: first copy $16.00, each additional $5.00 (Circuit Clerk)21
Phone
Marriage License 601-968-664025
State
MSDH also issues marriage certificates ($17 first copy) for 1926-1938 and 1942-present26

Divorce records

Where Mississippi keeps it: Chancery Clerk of the county where the divorce was granted (certified decree).9

How to request
Certified divorce decree from the Chancery Clerk of the county where granted27

Mississippi divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

No county vital records office; MSDH Vital Records ($17 first copy, $6 additional). County FAQ refers requesters to MSDH.11

Fee
$17 first certified copy, $6 each additional10

Ordering a Mississippi birth certificate

Death certificates

Where Mississippi keeps it: MSDH Office of Vital Records; deaths from November 1912 to present.13

Fee
MSDH: $17 first certified copy, $6 each additional12

Ordering a Mississippi death certificate

Probate records and wills

Wills, estates and guardianships are Chancery Court matters filed with the Chancery Clerk14

Voter records

Register at the Circuit Clerk office28

Historical records

MDAH holds microfilm of most county marriage books; originals stay in the courthouse29

Good to know about Hinds County records

  • Hinds County has two judicial districts, each with Circuit and Chancery clerk offices: Jackson (1st) and Raymond (2nd).30
  • Hinds Circuit and County Court cases filed on or after September 13, 2013 are in the Mississippi Electronic Courts system; MEC became mandatory November 1, 2013.6
  • Hinds is one of 24 Mississippi counties with a County Court.14

Office addresses, phones and hours

Chancery Clerk

Land records, Chancery Court (divorce, probate), Board of Supervisors clerk

Mail
1st District: P.O. Box 686, Jackson, MS 39205-0686; 2nd District: P.O. Box 88, Raymond, MS 3915415
Phone
Jackson 601-968-6537 (fax 601-973-5554); Raymond 601-857-8055 (fax 601-857-4953); Chancery Clerk direct 601-968-650715

Circuit Clerk

Circuit and County Court records, marriage licenses, voter registration

Mail
1st District: P.O. Box 327, Jackson, MS 39205; 2nd District: P.O. Box 999, Raymond, MS 3915430
Phone
Jackson 601-968-6628 (fax 601-973-5547); Raymond 601-857-8038 (fax 601-857-0535)30

Tax Assessor

Phone
601-968-6626; homestead exemption 601-968-6616; mobile homes 601-968-6617; appraisal 601-968-661925

Tax Collector

Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except on legal holidays11

Circuit Clerk Voter Registration / Election Commission

Phone
Voter Registration 601-968-664025

Sheriff's Office

Phone
Sheriff 601-974-2901; Records 601-857-485525

GIS (Tax Assessor menu)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Board of Supervisors (601) 968-6501; agenda items by email [email protected]11

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Hinds County?

The Chancery Clerk keeps deed records. To order copies: Contact the Chancery Clerk (Jackson 601-968-6537; Raymond 601-857-8055).315

Can I search Hinds County land records online for free?

Yes. Not stated. No fee or login is shown on the search form; results limited to 500 records. The official search: co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/apps/gindex_query.asp2

How do I look up who owns a property in Hinds County?

Use the property search of the Tax Assessor: co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/apps/landroll_query.asp4

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Hinds County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Mississippi with a full guide: DeSoto County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Rankin County. Every county in the state: Mississippi county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 31 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Hinds County General Index Search (Chancery Clerk land records index)Hinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  3. Hinds County Online Databases (home)Hinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  4. Hinds County Landroll Query (Tax Assessor)Hinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  5. Hinds County Real Property Billing Roll Query (Tax Collector)Hinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  6. Hinds County Circuit Court Civil Case QueryHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  7. Hinds County Court Civil Case QueryHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  8. Hinds County Justice Court Civil Docket (header only archived)Hinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  9. Find Divorce RecordsMississippi State Department of Health
  10. Birth Certificate Application InstructionsMississippi State Department of Health
  11. Hinds County Frequently Asked QuestionsHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  12. Death Certificate Application InstructionsMississippi State Department of Health
  13. Application for Certified Mississippi Death Certificate, Form 523Mississippi State Department of Health
  14. Trial Courts - About the CourtsMississippi Judiciary / Administrative Office of Courtsarchived copy
  15. Chancery Court Clerks (directory PDF)Mississippi Judiciary / Administrative Office of Courts
  16. Local Property Appraisal (Mississippi's Property Tax System)Mississippi Department of Revenue
  17. Hinds County Real Property Tax Sale QueryHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  18. Local Officials (county tax assessors, collectors, chancery clerks) spreadsheetMississippi Department of Revenue
  19. Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC)Mississippi Judiciary / Administrative Office of Courts
  20. PAMEC (Non-Attorney) Terms and ConditionsMississippi Electronic Courts
  21. Circuit Clerk FeesHinds County, Mississippi (hindscountyms.com)
  22. Hinds County Judgment Roll SearchHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  23. DPS - Name-Based Background CheckMississippi Department of Public Safety (ms.gov portal)
  24. Hinds County Inmate QueryHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  25. Hinds County Phone BookHinds County Board of Supervisors (co.hinds.ms.us)
  26. Vital Records in MississippiMississippi State Department of Health
  27. Find Divorce RecordsMississippi State Department of Health
  28. Election FAQsMississippi Secretary of State
  29. GenealogyMississippi Department of Archives and History
  30. Circuit Clerks (directory PDF)Mississippi Judiciary / Administrative Office of Courts
  31. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau