Mississippi Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Mississippi birth records.

Ordering Mississippi Birth Records

The Mississippi State Department of Health is responsible for handling all requests for Mississippi birth records. Records from 1912 until present day can be requested from the Department directly. Older records will need to be requested from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Ordering Methods That Are Available

To make accessing your Mississippi birth records easier, there are several ordering methods that are available. You can make a request by mail or in person at the office. Internet and phone orders are also available through a private vital records service.

Persons Able To Access Records

Mississippi birth records are considered confidential, and therefore can only be accessed by certain parties. In order to make a request, you must be the person listed on the record, a direct relative of the person, or a legal representative. A copy of your photo ID will be required with your request.