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What identification is required for a marriage license in Hinds County?

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Direct answer

For Hinds County, the published answer is Proof of age for both applicants, in the form of a driver's license, ID, passport or birth certificate. The Clerk's published list is a proof-of-age list rather than a general photo-ID list; a birth certificate is accepted.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Proof of age for both applicants, in the form of a driver's license, ID, passport or birth certificate

The Clerk's published list is a proof-of-age list rather than a general photo-ID list; a birth certificate is accepted.

Official requirement

Proof of age is required by both applicants in the form of driver's license, ID, passport or birth certificate.

Issuing office

Hinds County Circuit Clerk

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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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