Tippah County Court Records

Tippah County Court records comprise documents from civil, criminal, family, and juvenile cases within the county. These documents are the official records maintained by the county court system due to cases heard in the county courts. They include wills, sentencing details, child support orders, contracts, traffic tickets, conservatorships, and Tippah County arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Tippah County?

Tippah County court records are public records per state law. Mississippi Public Records Act (MPRA) establishes that all court records are public records unless the records are specifically exempted. Records that may be exempted from the public include:

• Juvenile or youth court records
• Records about mental health, confidential family matters, or adoptions
• Records legally sealed by a judge
• Records protected by a court order

Tippah County Court Records Search

In Tippah County, Mississippi, interested individuals can obtain court records through the Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Justice Court, Municipal Court, and Youth Court. The records available include civil, criminal, marriage, probate, divorce, land, misdemeanor, and traffic records. Records are available in person, via mail, or online through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) portal.

Tippah County Courts

Residents of Tippah County have access to Circuit, Chancery, Justice, Youth, and Municipal courts for handling cases in the county. The courts with their addresses are listed below:

Circuit Courts in Tippah County

Tippah County Circuit Court
Tippah County Courthouse
102 N Main St, Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7370
Fax: (662) 837-1030

Chancery Courts in Tippah County

Tippah County Chancery Court
Tippah County Chancery Courthouse
101 E Spring St, Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7374
Fax: (662) 837-7148

Youth Courts in Tippah County

Tippah County Youth Court
Tippah County Chancery Courthouse
101 E Spring St, Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7374
Fax: (662) 837-7148

Justice Courts in Tippah County

Tippah County Justice Court
205 W Spring St, Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-8842
Fax: (662) 837-1105

Blue Mountain Municipal Court
P.O. Box 116, Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Phone: (662) 685-4721
Fax: (662) 685-4031

Ripley Municipal Court
500 S Main St, Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-3659
Fax: (662) 837-2212

Walnut Municipal Court
P.O. Box 540, Walnut, MS 38683
Phone: (662) 223-4405
Fax: (662) 223-4374

Tippah County Criminal and Civil Records

Tippah County civil and criminal records are available through the Circuit Clerk's Office. Requesters can access Tippah County arrest records, dockets, motions, filings, judgments, and marriage licenses in person at the office. The office is open from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:

101-A North Main Street
Ripley MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7370

Justice Court records for small civil claims, misdemeanors, and traffic cases are also available in person through the Justice Court Clerk at:

205-B West Spring Street
Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-8842

The Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) System is an alternative means for requesters to access records. Users of the MEC are required to create an account and pay an annual fee of $10. Records can be accessed at $0.20 per downloaded page.

Tippah County Marriage Records

The Circuit Clerk's Office manages Tippah County marriage records. Individuals interested in obtaining these records can visit the office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The document requirements include the names of both spouses, the approximate date of marriage, a valid photo ID, and a $17 payment for the first certified copy. The Circuit Clerk's Office is at:

101-A North Main Street
Ripley MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7370

Requesters can also obtain certified Tippah County Marriage records through the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records by filling in the Application for Certified Record of Marriage Form, filling it in, and mailing it with a copy of their photo ID and a check payment made to Mississippi Vital Records to:

Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Tippah County Divorce Records

Divorce records in Tippah County are available from the Chancery Court, where they are maintained. Available documents include complaints, court decrees, property division, settlement terms, and custody arrangements records. Interested parties can visit to obtain the records from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The parties' names, means of identification, and approximate filing date will be required to procure the records. Interested persons can obtain photocopies for a nominal fee.

Limited records, such as divorce verification, are available through the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Vital Records Office by downloading and filling in the Application for Certified Copy of Divorce Record Form. The form should be accompanied by a copy of the photo ID and a $17 check or money order payable to the Mississippi Vital Records. Completed should be mailed to:

Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Tippah Birth Records

The MSDH Vital Records, Ridgeland Office, provides Tippah County birth records to requesters in person or via mail. Requesters can make in-person requests at:

222 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mail-in requests should be sent to:

Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Both requests, made in person and via mail, require a completed Birth Certificate Application Form, a valid photo ID, and a $17 payment for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy.

Per Miss. Code § 41-57-2, Tippah County birth records are only available to qualified persons, such as a legal representative or an immediate family member. Third-party requesters will be required to prove eligibility. Tippah County birth records are crucial documents used to prove U.S. citizenship, obtain government-issued IDs, and establish identity in adoption, inheritance, and custody cases.

Tippah Death Records

Tippah County death records are available through the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), with records dating back to 1912. Requirements include completing the Application for Certified Copy of Death Certificate Form, providing a valid photo ID, and payment of $17 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy. Records can be obtained at the Ridgeland Office at:

222 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Per state law, Tippah County death records are restricted unless a relationship or legitimate interest can be proven.

Optionally, the filled-in form and other requirements can be mailed to:

Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Tippah death records serve as legal documentation that officially shows the death of a person. They are used for life insurance claims, social security, and benefits management.

Tippah County Probate Court Records

Tippah County Probate Court records include original wills and testaments, inventory of estate assets, letters of administration, final settlement documents, letters of guardianship, petitions for adoptions, and court administrative records. The Chancery Court handles these records. To access these records, applicants must provide the deceased's name and date of death.

Certified copies are available from the Chancery Clerk's office. Applicants can visit the office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Copies of records are $0.50 per page or $1 for the certified copy of a complete document. The Chancery Clerk's Office is at:

Chancery Clerk's Office
101 East Spring Street
Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7374

Tippah County Property Records

Tippah County Property records are maintained by the Chancery Clerk's Office and the Tax Assessor's Office. The records may include land deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, court records maintained by the Chancery Clerk, tax assessment details, tax payment history, and exemption applications maintained by the Tax Assessor.

These records can be obtained in person Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) at the respective offices below:

Chancery Clerk's Office
115 East Spring Street
Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7374

Tax Assessor's Office
102 Drive North Mais
Ripley MS 38663
Phone: (662) 837-7374

Tippah County Court Records Online

Generally, court records are available online through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) portal. Accessing Tippah County court records online offers some users convenience compared to obtaining them in person or by mail. Third-party services, such as Mississippicourtrecords.us, may also make this possible for residents of Tippah County. However, users of third-party platforms should be aware of the possibility of inconsistency with official, certified court records. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Searchers should always verify with local clerks to check for any discrepancies in documents.