Lookup Public Records in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Mississippi County, Arkansas Overview
Mississippi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,480. There are two county seats, Blytheville and Osceola. Blytheville is the largest community. The county was formed on November 1, 1833, and named for the Mississippi River which borders the county to the east. Mississippi County is part of the First Congressional District in Arkansas. The Blytheville, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Mississippi County. Jefferson W. Speck, a Mississippi County planter, was the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1950 and 1952. Mississippi County is a total of 920 square miles, 901 is land and the remaining 19 is water. Mississippi is bordered by two Missouri counties, Dunklin to the northwest, and Pemiscot to the north. To the northeast, east and southeast lies three Tennessee counties, Dyer, Lauderdale and Tipton, respectively. Add to that three Arkansas neighbors, Crittenden to the south, Poinsett to the southwest and Craighead to the west. The county is also home to the nationally protected Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Although 72315 is the largest zip code in the county, there are 15 additional zip codes used in the area.
Mississippi County Clerk Information
The Mississippi County Courthouse address is:
200 W. Walnut
Blytheville 72315
The County Clerk, Janice Currie can be reached at her office:
200 W. Walnut
Blytheville 72315
870-762-2411
The County Clerk is responsible for the daily operations of the County Clerk Office, Quorum Court Secretary, Budget Account Figures, and delegating the responsibilities of the office. The County Clerk Chief Deputy is responsible for the daily payment of county invoices, in charge of the county probate files, in charge of tax work, Equalization Board Secretary, and assisting at the counter with marriage licenses. The County Clerk Deputy is responsible for all county payroll procedures and for all voter registration records and assists at the counter with marriage licenses.
The Circuit Clerk, Leslie Mason can be contacted at this location and phone:
P.O. Box 1498
Blytheville 72316
(870) 762-2332
The Circuit Clerk is the clerk of the circuit, domestic relations, and juvenile court and usually acts as the ex-officio recorder of the county. The Circuit Clerks office prepares summons, warrants, orders, judgments, and injunctions authorized by the circuit court for delivery by the county sheriff. This office also maintains a file of all cases pending in either court, as well as a record of all past court cases and their disposition. In addition, the circuit clerk keeps a list of all prospective jurors. The Chief Deputy helps maintain the records of all proceedings of the circuit courts and to prepare the dockets for these courts. In addition, the clerk keeps a list of all prospective jurors. The Deputy Clerk is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, liens and surety bonds, and many other orders and instruments which involve property within the county.
Mississippi County Records
Deed and title searches can be performed at the courts located below in both county seats or online at the noted site:
Circuit Court, Blytheville
200 West Walnut Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
870-762-2332
Circuit Court, Osceola
200 West Hale Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-6471
Harley Bradley is the County Assessor, her contact information follows:
Blytheville Office
200 West Walnut Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
870-763-6860
Patricia Caldwell is the County Collector and her contact information follows:
200 West Walnut St. Room 204
Blytheville, AR 72315
870-763-6841
Online tax payments can be made here
Traffic and court fines can be paid here: http://www.arkansas.gov/services/list/category/government-local
Mississippi, AR Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 45,634 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,915 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 25 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 707 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 12 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 549 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,314 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 189 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 346 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,417 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 5,862 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 423 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 10 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 68 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 290 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 18 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 46 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 786 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 495 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 371 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 73 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 17 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 92 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 210 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 23,253 |
Mississippi County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Mississippi County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Marriage – Title 9, Ch. 11 and Premarital agreements – Title 9, Ch. 11, Subchapter 4 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Mississippi County Marriage License |
Location: | 200 West Walnut Street, Blytheville, Arkansas, 72315 |
Phone: | 870-762-2332 |
Mississippi County Clerk
County Government Office
Address: 200 W Walnut St # 202, Blytheville, AR 72315, United States
Phone: 870-762-2332
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