Lookup Public Records in Jones CountyMississippi. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Jones County Overview

Established in 1826, Jones County, Mississippi lies in the southeast portion of the state. With dual seats in Laurel and Ellisville, the county population was 67,761 as of the 2010 census. The largest community is Laurel. Less than a decade after Mississippi became the country’s 20th state, settlers organized this area of 700 square miles of pine forests and swamps for a new county in 1826. They named it Jones County after John Paul Jones, the early American Naval hero who rose from humble Scottish origin to military success during the American Revolution. The county has a total area of 695 square miles of land, plus five square miles of water. Adjacent counties are: Jasper to the north, Wayne to the east, Perry to the southeast, Forrest to the southwest, Covington to the west and Smith to the northwest. Jones county is also home to a portion of the nationally protected De Soto National Forest. The county was also once home to Leontyne Price, operatic soprano, Lance Bass, singer with NSYNC, Ralph Boston, Olympic track and field medalist, and Jason Campbell, retired National Football League quarterback. Of the 13 zip codes assigned to the county, the largest is 39440.

Jones County Clerk Information

Circuit Clerk- Concetta Brooks

Circuit Clerk responsibilities:

  • Serves as clerk to county, youth, and circuit courts
  • Receives and maintains all court files in Youth, County, and Circuit cases
  • Maintains records of all judgements and executions
  • Issues and maintains all records of marriage licenses
  • County Registrar: Registers new voters and works with Election Commissioners in all local and statewide elections
  • Registers medical and professional licenses
  • Voter Registration
  • Elections
  • Marriage Licenses
  • Notary and Passports
  • Custodian of all Circuit, County and Youth Court files

1st Judicial District
101 N. Court Street, Suite B
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601)477-8538
[email protected] or [email protected]
2nd Judicial District
P.O. Box 1336
Laurel, MS 39441
(601)425-2556

Jones County Records

Tax Assessor and Collector
Ellisville
Collecting Department
601- 477- 3261

Homestead Department
601- 477- 3253
Physical Address
Ellisville Courthouse
101 North Court Street Suite A
Ellisville, MS 39437

Mailing Address
Jones County Tax Assessor- Collector
Ellisville Courthouse
101 North Court Street Suite A
Ellisville, MS 39437

Laurel
Collecting Department
Phone 601- 426 – 3248
Homestead Department
Phone 601- 428- 3100
Appraisal Department / Real
Phone 601 – 649 – 1636
Appraisal Department / Personal
Phone 601 – 428 – 3101
Mapping Department
Phone 601 – 428 – 3603

Physical Address
501 North 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39441

Mailing Address
Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector
PO Box 511
Laurel, MS 39441

Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:

Bart Gavin, Chancery Clerk
1st Judical District
101 N. Court Street – Suite D
Post Office Box 248
Ellisville, MS 39437
601-477-3307

2nd Judical District
415 N. 5th Avenue
Post Office Box 1468
Laurel, MS 39441
Land Records: 601-428-0527
Court: 601-428-3182

Land records, deeds, fee schedules, plats and surveys, maps, passports, tax liens, easements and condemnations:

Pay property taxes and forms:

Jones, MS Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200962,369
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-200917,263
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-200973
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009179
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009340
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20093,955
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009498
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-20091,118
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009166
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20092,957
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-200913
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-200917
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-20095,351
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009542
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-200938
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-200963
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009160
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200953
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-20091,734
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-20091,119
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009343
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009129
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009107
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20097
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009210
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-200929
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-200925,573
Jones County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Jones 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:Jones County Marriage License
Location:415 North 5th Avenue, Laurel, Mississippi, 39440
Phone:601-425-2556

Jones County Chancery Clerk’s Office

Address: 415 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440, United States
Phone: 601-425-2556

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