Hinds County exact answer
Do both applicants have to appear in Hinds County?
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Direct answer
Yes. Both applicants must appear as the office describes in Hinds County.
Published rule and conditions
- Applicant appearance rule
- YesOfficial requirement
To obtain a marriage license in Hinds County, both applicants must appear together in the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
Issuing office
Hinds County Circuit Clerk
Official sources for this answer
- Circuit Clerk FeesHinds County Circuit Clerk - checked July 30, 2026
To obtain a marriage license in Hinds County, both applicants must appear together in the Circuit Clerk's Office. The fee is $36, we accept cash or card. Proof of age is required by both applicants in the form of driver's license, ID, passport or birth certificate. If either applicant has been married before we must know the date the last marriage ended. If the divorce was within the last 30 days, we must have a copy of the divorce decree.
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MarriageLicenseCheck is an independent reference, not the issuing office or legal advice. Applicant facts, timing, prior marriages, and document type can change the result. The official office decides what it will accept.
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