Marriage License Fees

Mississippi · 2026

Mississippi Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Mississippi costs $36–$38, depending on the county, and there is no waiting period. The license does not expire.

Mississippi marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 5 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Harrison County$38$17—No waiting period
Hinds County$36$16—No waiting period
DeSoto County$37——No waiting period
Rankin County$37——No waiting period
Jackson County$37——No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Mississippi marriage license rules

License fee

$36–$38

County pages list different amounts: Hinds $36, DeSoto $37, Harrison $38 (citing Senate Bill 2043, effective July 1, 2019).

Source: web.archive.org

Waiting period

No waiting period

DeSoto County says there is no waiting period or blood work.

Source: desotocountyms.gov

How long the license is valid

Does not expire

DeSoto County says the license does not expire once issued; it can be used only in Mississippi.

Source: desotocountyms.gov

What to bring

Each applicant shows proof of age such as a driver's license, ID, passport or birth certificate; a copy of the divorce decree is needed if divorced recently.

Source: desotocountyms.gov

Blood test

Not required

DeSoto County says no blood work is required.

Source: desotocountyms.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must apply together in person.

Source: web.archive.org

Out-of-state couples

No residency rule was found; the license works only for weddings in Mississippi.

Source: web.archive.org

Who issues the license

County circuit clerk

Both applicants appear before the county circuit clerk.

Source: desotocountyms.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, minimum age and parental consent, applying online, who can officiate, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Mississippi?

$36–$38, depending on the county. County pages list different amounts: Hinds $36, DeSoto $37, Harrison $38 (citing Senate Bill 2043, effective July 1, 2019).

Is there a waiting period in Mississippi?

No. DeSoto County says there is no waiting period or blood work.

How long is a Mississippi marriage license valid?

Does not expire. DeSoto County says the license does not expire once issued; it can be used only in Mississippi.

Does Mississippi require a blood test?

No. DeSoto County says no blood work is required.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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