Coahoma County Mississippi Marriage Records

Search For Marriage Records

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Coahoma County Clerk Office
Coahoma County Clerk144 Ritch StreetClarksdaleMS38614662-624-3060
Coahoma County Town & City Halls
Clarksdale City Hall121 Sunflower AvenueClarksdaleMS38614662-621-8156
Friars Point700 2nd StreetFriars PointMS38631662-383-2233
Friars Point Town Hall700 2nd StreetFriars PointMS38631662-383-2233
Jonestown City Hall267 Main StreetCoahomaMS38617662-358-4328
Lula Town Hall118 2nd StreetCoahomaMS38617662-337-4579
Lyon Town Hall111 Park StreetLyonMS38645662-627-1600
Coahoma County Marriage License Office
Coahoma County Marriage License115 1st StreetClarksdaleMS38614662-624-3000
Coahoma County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Coahoma County Circuit Clerk Website
Coahoma County Divorce Certificates
Coahoma County Health Department Website
Coahoma County Marriage Certificates & Records
Statistics
Married Couples2,735 (30.5%)
Unmarried Couples408 (1.7%)
Never Married Men3,703 (44.2%)
Never Married Women4,651 (45.3%)
Separated Men465 (5.5%)
Separated Women638 (6.2%)
Widowed Men356 (4.2%)
Widowed Women1,267 (12.3%)
Divorced Men888 (10.6%)
Divorced Women737 (7.2%)

Marriage Records in Coahoma County

Marriage Records in Coahoma County, Mississippi is maintained at the Office of the Clerk Recorder in Jackson. These records contain vital information pertaining to marriages that were conducted in the state of Mississippi from previous toixties. The State of Mississippi does not keep detailed information on all the marriages that were conducted in the past, as it only has records pertaining to those that happened within its jurisdiction. This means that if you happen to have a friend or relative who is having some difficulties in locating their wedding records then they can also use this form. There are numerous commercial information providers who maintain such information and they will be happy to assist you in any way possible. They are equipped with the latest computer databases so you do not have to worry about searching for hard to locate information.

Marriage Records in Coahoma County are considered public domain and therefore anyone can get access to them. This means that even the most insignificant bits and pieces of information that you might find in one of these records can be used to track down your relative past. The good thing about these records is that they are readily available for everyone to get hold of. So, if you happen to get married or enter into a civil union after the marriage then you will be able to have your civil records released to you. These records will however remain private and confidential.

These records can also be used as proof in case you wish to file for a divorce or remarry. If you have your own copies of these records then you will also have full rights to them. These copies are however confidential and cannot be shared with a third party nor by the state unless you have their permission. If you wish to get these records then you need to visit the City of Jackson. Once there, you will have to go to the Public Records Office and fill up a request for a marriage or divorce records.

The county clerk in each county in Mississippi may have slightly different policies. You therefore need to contact them regarding the particulars of your search. In some counties you will be required to pay a small fee to obtain your records.

Once you have completed your request then you will be required to hand-deliver or mail-in the certificate to the record office. It is advisable that you get a form from the Vital Records Office and download it. This form should be enclosed in a stamped envelope with your name and address on it. It is also advisable that you get a copy of this document too. This way you will be able to prove that the person you are checking out is indeed the person who is married or divorced.

In case you are wondering whether your search is legal or not then you can check out the Mississippi State Lawyer. He will be able to tell you whether your search is legal or not. You can also go online and search using the Internet. There are many sites which can help you get details of marriage and divorce certificates. However, these sites may charge a small fee for their services.