Mississippi Divorce Records

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

Mississippi divorce records are valuable documents, both in the current age and as historical documents. However, finding the Mississippi divorce records you need can often be a little more difficult than many realize. In Mississippi actual divorce records aren't kept on file on the state level. However, the Mississippi Vital Records Office does maintain an index of divorces since 1926. This allows them to determine if a divorce occurred, and to pinpoint where in county records that divorce may be documented officially.

While requests to search this index can be made in person or through the mail, there's also an easier way to get the Mississippi divorce records you're searching for. Internet public records finders may be able to help you pinpoint the records you need in far less time, making it easier to get what you need and get on with your busy life.

Mississippi divorce certificates are available from the year 1926 to the present. You may not receive certified copies from the state office, but may apply in the county where the divorce was granted. You may have an index search done for the small fee of $15.00. You may need to provide eligibility and photo ID. For more information visit: Mississippi State Department of Health