Lookup Public Records in Madison County, Mississippi. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Madison County Overview
Established in 1828, Madison County, Mississippi was named for US President James Madison. As of the 2010 census, the population was 95,203. The county seat is Canton; however, Ridgeland is the largest community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 742 square miles, of which 715 square miles is land and 27 square miles is water. The southeastern border of the county is defined by the old course of the Pearl River before it was dammed to create the 33,000 acres Ross Barnett Reservoir. The county has several neighboring Mississippi counties: Attala to the north, Leake to the east, Scott to the southeast, Rankin to the south, Hinds to the southwest, and Yazoo to the west. The county is also partially home to the nationally protected Natchez Trace Parkway. The largest zip code in the county is 39110, and it is one of 11 total zips.
Madison County Clerk Information
Anita Wray, Circuit Clerk
128 West North Street
P.O. Box 1626
Canton MS 39046
(601) 859-4365
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 Circuit Court, County Court and Youth Court.
Madison County Records
Norman A. Cannady, Jr., Tax Assessor
Canton:
125 West North Street
P.O. Box 292
Canton, MS 39046
Office: (601) 859-1921
Toll Free in State: 800-428-0584 ext. 1921
Madison:
171 Cobblestone Dr.
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-1796
Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:
Ronny Lott, Chancery Clerk
146 West Center Street
P.O. Box 404
Canton, MS 39046
Office: (601) 859-1177
Toll Free: 800-428-0584
Land records, deeds, fee schedules, plats and surveys, maps, passports, tax liens, easements and condemnations:
Kay Pace, Tax Collector
146 West Center Street
P.O. Box 113
Canton, MS 39046
Office: (601) 859-5226
Toll Free: 800-428-0584
Pay property taxes and forms:
| Madison, MS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 91,838 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 11,528 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 490 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 390 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 159 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 56 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 516 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 9,485 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 854 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,444 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 462 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 6,570 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 260 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 95 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 8,610 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,732 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 497 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 422 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 59 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 115 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,623 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 2,405 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 397 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 228 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 235 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 81 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 483 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 73 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 39,957 |
| Madison County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Madison 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: | Madison County Marriage License |
| Location: | 128 West North Street, Canton, Mississippi, 39046 |
| Phone: | 601-859-4365 |
Madison County Chancery Clerk
County Government Office
Address: 146 W Center St, Canton, MS 39046, United States
Phone: 601-859-1177