Mississippi vital records · Birth Certificate
Mississippi Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Mississippi birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $17.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get a Mississippi birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Mississippi office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (Form 522) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $17.00 fee to Mississippi State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records, Mississippi State Department of Health, Vital Records, Post Office Box 1700, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700.
Mississippi birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $17
- Additional copy
- $6
- Rush fee
- Not specified (only available through Vitalchek online/telephone)
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days
- Rush processing
- 3-5 business days
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Adoption Agencies
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Person on Record
- Siblings
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Father's Name at Birth
- Father's Race
- Full Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Name
- Mother's Race
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Race
- Sex
- State File Number
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- College ID
- Driver's License
- Permanent Residents Card
- State ID
- Temporary Resident Card
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- US Passport
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Medicaid Card
- Snap/EBT Card
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Veteran ID
- Work ID
Mississippi State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records (MSDH - Bureau of Vital Records)
- Address
- 222 Marketridge Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39157
- Mailing
- Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records Post Office Box 1700, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700
- Phone
- (601) 206-8200
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a Mississippi birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in Mississippi: county offices
1 offices in 1 Mississippi counties are confirmed to issue birth records.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Health Department 415 Hwy 61 North, Natchez · Health Departments | Adams | 601-445-4601 or 855-767-0170 | $17.00* |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Mississippi birth certificate FAQs
How much does a Mississippi birth certificate cost?
A certified Mississippi birth certificate costs $17.00 ($17), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $6.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Mississippi?
Standard processing is 7-10 business days. Expedited service: 3-5 business days (Not specified (only available through Vitalchek online/telephone)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Mississippi?
1 Mississippi offices across 1 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Mississippi State Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a Mississippi birth certificate?
Mississippi issues certified copies to: Adoption Agencies, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Other Person by Court Order, Person on Record, Siblings. Records become public after 100 years.
What ID do I need for a Mississippi birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Alien Registration Receipt, College ID, Driver's License, Permanent Residents Card, State ID, Temporary Resident Card, Tribal ID, US Military ID, US Passport, Work ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Medicaid Card, Snap/EBT Card, Social Security Card, Utility Bill, Veteran ID, Work ID.
Can I order a Mississippi birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Mississippi birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Mississippi Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Mississippi and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.