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Can you apply for a marriage license in person in Hinds County?

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Direct answer

Yes. The published process allows an in-person application in Hinds County. Hinds County has two judicial districts, each with a Circuit Clerk office: the First in Jackson and the Second in Raymond. Both are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except on legal holidays.

Published rule and conditions

In-person marriage license application
Yes

Hinds County has two judicial districts, each with a Circuit Clerk office: the First in Jackson and the Second in Raymond. Both are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except on legal holidays.

Official 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

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Official sources for this answer

  • Circuit ClerkHinds County Circuit Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    Duties of the Circuit Clerk: Issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages. First Judicial District and Second Judicial District office hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (Except on legal holidays).

  • 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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