Lookup Public Records in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Alcorn County Overview
Alcorn County in Mississippi, had a population of 37,057 as of the 2010 census. The county established in 1870, was named for Governor James L. Alcorn. The county seat and largest community is Corinth. It was the site of the Siege of Corinth, an early campaign in the American Civil War. The county has a total area of 401 square miles, nearly all of which is land, and it is the smallest county by area in the state. Both the Tuscumbia and the Hatchie rivers intersect the county. Adjacent counties include three in Tennessee, McNairy to the north, Hardin to the northeast, Hardeman to the northwest. The remaining three neighboring counties are all in Mississippi, to the south, Prentiss, to the west, Tippah, to the east, Tishomingo. The county is also partially home to the nationally protected Shiloh National Military Park. The most populated zip code in the county is 38834 and it is one of five total zips assigned to Alcorn County.
Alcorn County Clerk Information
The Circuit Clerk is Joe Caldwell
600 Waldron St.
PO Box 430
Courthouse Corinth, Ms. 38834
662-286-7740
[email protected]
The Circuit Clerk serves as the voter registrar and assists with elections. The Clerk’s office keeps marriage licenses, jury lists, civil and criminal trial dockets, and licenses for doctors and certain other professionals. The Clerk summons the various juries. He or she also receives the appropriate papers when candidates qualify to run for public office. Absentee ballots are available at the Circuit Clerk’s office. We also maintain Judgment Rolls. The Circuit Clerk maintains all court records, filings, paper and accounts for all court costs, fees, fines, and assessments for the Circuit Court.
Alcorn County Records
The Tax Assessor is Kenneth Brawner
600 Waldron Street
Courthouse Corinth, MS 38834
662-286-7733
[email protected]
Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:
Greg Younger is the Chancery Clerk
501 Waldron St.
PO Box 69
Corinth, Ms. 38834
662-286-7700
[email protected]
Land records, deeds, vital records, military service records, plats and surveys, maps, passports, recreational vehicle registrations, tax liens, easements and condemnations:
Larry Ross – Tax Collector
600 Waldron St.
PO Box 190
Courthouse Corinth, Ms. 38834
662-286-7750
[email protected]
The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of taxes on real property, personal property, manufactured homes, automobiles, motorcycles, motor homes, trailers and airplanes.
Pay property taxes online:
Motor vehicle titles, registrations and renewals:
| Alcorn, MS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 31,918 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,738 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 452 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,072 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 490 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 356 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,349 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 7,368 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 375 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 79 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 374 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 42 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 767 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 713 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 139 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 192 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 9,109 |
| Alcorn County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Alcorn 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: | Alcorn County Marriage License |
| Location: | 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth, Mississippi, 38834 |
| Phone: | 601-286-7740 |
Alcorn Chancery Clerks Office
County Government Office
Address: 501 E Waldron St, Corinth, MS 38834, United States
Phone: 662-286-7702