How to Search Forrest County Records (Start Here)
Public records in Forrest County are maintained by 4 separate government offices.
- For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Circuit Clerk.
- The Tax Assessor maintains all property valuation data.
- Marriage licenses go through the Circuit Clerk.
One thing to watch for: Mississippi uses Chancery Clerk for property records.
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Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Mississippi Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Mississippi registry.
state.sor.dps.ms.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
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Forrest County Government
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Forrest County, Mississippi government portal.
co.forrest.ms.us
Mississippi Business Search
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Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Forrest County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Forrest County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Mississippi has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Forrest County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Chancery Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor/Collector. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Forrest County? ▼
Mississippi handles vital records at the state level through Mississippi State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Circuit Clerk in Forrest County.
Are Forrest County records available online? ▼
Online access in Forrest County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between Circuit Court and Chancery Court in Forrest County? ▼
Circuit Court handles criminal cases and civil lawsuits. Chancery Court handles divorces, child custody, property disputes, wills, and estates. The Chancery Clerk keeps Chancery records; the Circuit Clerk keeps Circuit records. If you're looking for a divorce or estate case, go to Chancery. For criminal or personal injury, go to Circuit.
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