Tippah County Mississippi Marriage Records

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NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Tippah County Marriage & Divorce Records Offices
Tippah County Clerk205 West Spring StreetRipleyMS38663662-837-8842
Tippah County Marriage License102 North Main StreetRipleyMS38663662-837-7370
Blue Mountain City Hall110 East Mill StreetBlue MountainMS38610662-685-4721
Falkner City Clerk10161 County Road 200FalknerMS38629662-837-4940
Ripley City Hall500 South Main StreetRipleyMS38663662-837-4541
Tippah County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Tippah County Divorce Certificates
Tippah County Genealogy and History Network Genealogy Records
Tippah County Health Department Website
Tippah County Marriage Certificates & Records
Tippah County Marriage Records
Tippah County Voter Information
Statistics
Married Couples4,633 (56.5%)
Unmarried Couples378 (1.7%)
Never Married Men2,565 (30.4%)
Never Married Women1,865 (20.6%)
Separated Men136 (1.6%)
Separated Women291 (3.2%)
Widowed Men274 (3.2%)
Widowed Women831 (9.2%)
Divorced Men748 (8.9%)
Divorced Women1,065 (11.7%)

Marriage Records in Tippah County, Mississippi

The marriage records in Tippah County, Mississippi are maintained by the county clerk’s office. Every marriage license that is recorded in the county’s vital statistics office is entered by one individual, called the officiant. Applying for a marriage license requires proof of identification and age. Each county has its own set of requirements for marriage licenses.

A certified copy of the application is required to view the marriage records. This copy must be presented in person to the Tippah County clerk of court or via mail. Documents proving the age of the couple (proof of age and identity), their parents’ names and addresses, and reasons for marriage (like paying rent or mortgages) are also needed. Marriage license applications must be accompanied with proper identification.

Once the license has been obtained, one copies will be given to the couple, one for recordkeeping and one for distribution. Marriage records in Tippah County can be searched by anyone who has possession of the license, including attorneys, doctors, lawyers, media personnel, realtors and any other person having a need to do so. It’s not uncommon for people to arrange marriages themselves and make copies of the marriage license along with other information about the wedding like location and time. A number of churches in the community to keep archived copies of past marriage records.

If someone wishes to remarry, they still need to obtain a copy of their previous marriage license. This is a requirement for Louisiana and some other states. This can be a hassle, however, since most people applying for a new license in Mississippi don’t have it. If one has to go to the records office to obtain their license, they’ll need to show a current photo ID, such as a driver’s license.

Mississippi marriage records are maintained at the county level. The central records office in Jackson, MS is responsible for processing requests for marriage records and other public information that pertain to a specific county. There’s no centralized filing system in the state, so information can change between offices and even counties within a state. There are many online sources that allow people to search for marriage records within specific counties or states. It’s important to be aware that the information in these online sources may not be completely accurate or up to date.

Marriage records in Tippah County are considered public domain. That means anyone can access them. In terms of using them for remarriage purposes, one could search from state to state or even county to county. One would need to be careful with the source, however, as unlicensed searches could lead to negative results. Before relying on any information found online, one should verify that the source is reliable and reputable.