Divorce Records in Mississippi
Whether divorce records are public in Mississippi and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records office does not keep divorce records. For a $17 fee it offers a five-year search of county divorce indexes (January 1, 1926 to June 30, 1938, and January 1, 1942 to the present) to find the county, book and page where a divorce was… Mississippi State Department of Health, Divorce Records
| Divorce records | The Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records office does not keep divorce records. For a $17 fee it offers a five-year search of county divorce indexes (January 1, 1926 to June 30, 1938, and January 1, 1942 to the present) to find the county, book and page where a divorce was recorded; not all divorces are on file. A certified copy of the divorce decree must be obtained from the Chancery Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Mississippi, and how do I get a copy?
The Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records office does not keep divorce records. For a $17 fee it offers a five-year search of county divorce indexes (January 1, 1926 to June 30, 1938, and January 1, 1942 to the present) to find the county, book and page where a divorce was recorded; not all divorces are on file. A certified copy of the divorce decree must be obtained from the Chancery Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.