Mississippi Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 82 counties in Mississippi, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

County	Filing Deadline	Witnesses	ULC
Adams	90 days	None	Yes
Alcorn	90 days	None	Yes
Amite	90 days	None	Yes
Attala	90 days	None	Yes
Benton	90 days	None	Yes
Bolivar	90 days	None	Yes
Calhoun	90 days	None	Yes
Carroll	90 days	None	Yes
Chickasaw	90 days	None	Yes
Choctaw	90 days	None	Yes
Claiborne	90 days	None	Yes
Clarke	90 days	None	Yes
Clay	90 days	None	Yes
Coahoma	90 days	None	Yes
Copiah	90 days	None	Yes
Covington	90 days	None	Yes
DeSoto	90 days	None	Yes
Forrest	90 days	None	Yes
Franklin	90 days	None	Yes
George	90 days	None	Yes
Greene	90 days	None	Yes
Grenada	90 days	None	Yes
Hancock	90 days	None	Yes
Harrison	90 days	None	Yes
Hinds	90 days	None	Yes
Holmes	90 days	None	Yes
Humphreys	90 days	None	Yes
Issaquena	90 days	None	Yes
Itawamba	90 days	None	Yes
Jackson	90 days	None	Yes
Jasper	90 days	None	Yes
Jefferson	90 days	None	Yes
Jefferson Davis	90 days	None	Yes
Jones	90 days	None	Yes
Kemper	90 days	None	Yes
Lafayette	90 days	None	Yes
Lamar	90 days	None	Yes
Lauderdale	90 days	None	Yes
Lawrence	90 days	None	Yes
Leake	90 days	None	Yes
Lee	90 days	None	Yes
Leflore	90 days	None	Yes
Lincoln	90 days	None	Yes
Lowndes	90 days	None	Yes
Madison	90 days	None	Yes
Marion	90 days	None	Yes
Marshall	90 days	None	Yes
Monroe	90 days	None	Yes
Montgomery	90 days	None	Yes
Neshoba	90 days	None	Yes
Newton	90 days	None	Yes
Noxubee	90 days	None	Yes
Oktibbeha	90 days	None	Yes
Panola	90 days	None	Yes
Pearl River	90 days	None	Yes
Perry	90 days	None	Yes
Pike	90 days	None	Yes
Pontotoc	90 days	None	Yes
Prentiss	90 days	None	Yes
Quitman	90 days	None	Yes
Rankin	90 days	None	Yes
Scott	90 days	None	Yes
Sharkey	90 days	None	Yes
Simpson	90 days	None	Yes
Smith	90 days	None	Yes
Stone	90 days	None	Yes
Sunflower	90 days	None	Yes
Tallahatchie	90 days	None	Yes
Tate	90 days	None	Yes
Tippah	90 days	None	Yes
Tishomingo	90 days	None	Yes
Tunica	90 days	None	Yes
Union	90 days	None	Yes
Walthall	90 days	None	Yes
Warren	90 days	None	Yes
Washington	90 days	None	Yes
Wayne	90 days	None	Yes
Webster	90 days	None	Yes
Wilkinson	90 days	None	Yes
Winston	90 days	None	Yes
Yalobusha	90 days	None	Yes
Yazoo	90 days	None	Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, officiants typically have 90 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Mississippi?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Mississippi. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Mississippi?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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