Mississippi Death Records

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

How To Request Mississippi Death Records

All Mississippi death records dating from November 1912 to the present can be requested from the Mississippi State Department of Health. Older records must be requested from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. A completed application and appropriate fees must accompany all requests.

Ways That You Can Place An Order

The most common way to request Mississippi death records is to send in an application by mail. You can also choose to visit the Department of Health in person. For internet and phone orders, you can pay by credit card and use a private vital records service to make your request.

Persons With Access To Records

Mississippi death records are considered confidential. Therefore, you must provide documentation with your request of your relationship to the deceased. You must be a direct relative or legal guardian, a legal representative, or have other legal reason for accessing the certificate