Hancock County Circuit Clerk
152 Main Street Suite B, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, 39520
Contact & location
- Address
- 152 Main Street Suite B, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, 39520
- Mail-in address
- Hancock County Circuit Clerk152 Main Street Suite B, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, 39520
- Records for
- Hancock County, Mississippi
- Phone
- 228-467-5265
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Mississippi state records
Hancock County follows Mississippi’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $17.00
- Mississippi marriage certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 2,943,045
- Mississippi population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00 | 4–5 weeksMississippi estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Hancock County Circuit Clerk ’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Bay Saint Louis. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.0 (7)- ★★★★★Melissa LawlerGoogle
Wonderful
- ★★★★★Larry GiveansGoogle
Great service!!
- ★★★★★Lisa MarchbanksGoogle
Beautiful town
- ★★★★★Bayla BurnettGoogle
I would deffinitely stay as far away from this place as possible , in order to keep your family and kids safe
- ★★★★★Gabby BurdetteGoogle
Had an amazing experience here. Ashley Holland is a life saver!! She was patient, respectful and went out of her way to help me make sure I was filing all the correct paperwork as well as making sure I knew the next steps I needed to take. It took us a little while to get everything in order but I walked out feeling confident that everything was done correctly and that I had all the knowledge I needed to move forward in the process. THANK YOU!!!!