MISSISSIPPI VITAL RECORDS
The Mississippi State Department of Health, Office of Vital Records (Mississippi Vital Records) issues certified copies of Mississippi birth certificates, Mississippi death certificates and Mississippi marriage records for events that occurred within the State of Mississippi. You may order copies of Mississippi vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
MISSISSIPPI DEATH CERTIFICATES
Mississippi Vital Records issues certified copies of Mississippi death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
To order copies of Mississippi death certificates, you must be a member of the decedent's immediate family (parent, spouse, sibling, adult child, grandparent). If you are not a member of the decedent's immediate family, you must submit documentation showing that you have a direct and tangible interest. Please fax documentation to 877.888.1549.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Mississippi Vital Records will only ship copies of Mississippi death certificates to the entitled applicant's home or work address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.
Refunds
The $15.00 fee entitles the applicant to one Certified copy of the death record on file (November 1, 1912 to present). If the record is not found, a 'Not on File' statement will be issued. Vital record fees are nonrefundable, with the exception of fees paid for additional copies when no record is found.
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MISSISSIPPI VITAL RECORDS site
DEATHA certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in the State of Mississippi from 1912 to present.
If an
Apostille or
Authentication is needed for the certificate you are requesting, please place your order by phone. Apostilles and Authentications are only necessary if the certificate is to be used in a foreign country for purposes other than travel. See
Order Methods for contact information.
First Copy: 15.00
Additional Copies: 5.00
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 877.888.1549.
Birth CertificateFax Application
Death Certificate Fax Application
Marriage Certificate Fax ApplicationOrder By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 877.295.4229. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.