Mississippi vital records · Death Certificate
Mississippi Death Certificate
How to get a certified Mississippi death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $17.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get a Mississippi death 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 death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (Form 523) ↗, 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 death 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
- 50 years
Who can request
- Children
- Funeral Director
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Informant
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Spouse
Required information
- Age at Death
- Date of Death
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Director Name
- Home Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Name
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Race
- SSN
- Sex
- State File Number
- Work Phone 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 death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Mississippi: county offices
1 offices in 1 Mississippi counties are confirmed to issue death 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 death certificate FAQs
How much does a Mississippi death certificate cost?
A certified Mississippi death certificate costs $17.00 ($17), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $6.
How long does it take to get a death 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 death certificate in Mississippi?
1 Mississippi offices across 1 counties issue death 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 death certificate?
Mississippi issues certified copies to: Children, Funeral Director, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Informant, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Other Person by Court Order, Parents, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a Mississippi death 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 death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Mississippi death 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.