Lookup Public Records in Adams County, Mississippi. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Adams County Overview
Adams County, Mississippi, had a population of 32,297as of the 2010 census. The largest community and the county seat is Natchez and he county was created in 1799. Its name comes from the second POTUS, John Adams. Four Mississippi governors have come from this county, George Poindexter, John. Quitman, Gerard Brandon and David Holmes. The county has a total area of 488 square miles, 25 of which is water and the remaining 462 is land. Adams is neighbored to the north by Jefferson County, MS, to the east by Franklin County, MS and to the south by Wilkinson County, MS. Adams County is also neighbors with two Louisiana counties, Concordia to the southwest and Tensas Parish to the northwest. The county is also home or partially home to the Homochitto National Forest (partial), Natchez National Historical Park (partial), Natchez Trace Parkway (partial), and St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Adams is assigned two zip codes, 39120, which is the largest, and 39661.
Adams County Clerk Information
Adams County Courthouse
314 State Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Circuit Clerk: Edward C. Walker
(601) 446-6326
Adams County Records
Fee schedules, marriage information, passports, voting information:
Tax Assessor: Reynolds Atkins
(601) 442-6732
Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:
Tax Collector: Peter Burns
(601) 442-8601
The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of taxes on real property, personal property, manufactured homes, automobiles, motorcycles, motor homes, trailers and airplanes.
Adams County Chancery Clerk
115 S Wall St
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
(601) 446-66848:00am to 5:00pm M-F
Phone: (601) 446-6684
Land records, deeds, vital records, military service records, plats and surveys, maps, passports, recreational vehicle registrations, tax liens, easements and condemnations:
Pay property taxes online and other online services:
| Adams, MS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 31,309 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,672 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 47 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 108 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 136 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,928 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 187 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 644 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,394 |
| 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 | 2,526 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 493 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 96 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 596 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 755 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 329 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 19,003 |
| Adams County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Adams 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 93, Ch. 1 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Adams County Marriage License |
| Location: | 115 South Wall Street, Natchez, Mississippi, 39120 |
| Phone: | 601-446-6326 |
Adams County Chancery Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 115 S Wall St, Natchez, MS 39120, United States
Phone: (601) 446-6684