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How to Get a Mississippi Birth Certificate for Someone in Newton County (mail and walk‑in options)

Need a certified Mississippi birth certificate for someone in Newton County? You can request one by mail or visit the state's walk-in office in Ridgeland. The process is straightforward once you confirm your eligibility and gather the required ID and fee.

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You might need a certified birth certificate for getting a photo ID, replacing lost documents, applying for benefits, or handling court paperwork. Mississippi only issues certified copies to people with a "legitimate and tangible interest" in the record. That includes the person named on the certificate (if they're of legal age), a parent listed on the birth record (unless Vital Records has been notified that parental rights were terminated), a spouse, sibling, grandparent, or child of the person named. Legal guardians with guardianship papers and legal representatives with proof of representation also qualify.

You'll need to provide valid photo identification when you apply. Use a current, government-issued photo ID like a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Include a copy with your request.

Fee reminder: A birth record search requires advance payment of a $17 search fee, and the fee is non-refundable.

  1. Complete the birth certificate application: Fill it out with the person’s information and your information as the requester.
  2. Add a copy of your valid photo ID: Your request must include valid photo identification.
  3. Include the $17 search fee: Payment has to be included in advance, and the $17 search fee is non-refundable.
  4. Mail the full packet to Mississippi Vital Records: Send the application, payment, and ID copy to the Jackson P.O. Box listed by Vital Records.

Mail your request to: Mississippi Vital Records, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700.

Prefer to go in person? The state walk-in office is at 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS. Hours change, so call 601-206-8200 before you go to confirm when they're open.

Once Mississippi Vital Records receives your request, expect processing to take 7 to 10 business days. Payment is required when you order. If any amendments are needed, processing will take longer.

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  • ✓ Completed Mississippi birth record application
  • ✓ Copy of your valid photo ID (as the requester)
  • ✓ $17 non-refundable search fee, paid in advance
  • ✓ Proof that you qualify (for example, paperwork showing you are the registrant’s legal guardian, or proof that you are a legal representative)
  • ✓ If applying by mail: address your envelope to Mississippi Vital Records, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700
  • ✓ If planning a walk-in visit: call 601-206-8200 to confirm hours for 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS

Tip for families: Before submitting anything, confirm you fit one of Mississippi's "legitimate and tangible interest" categories (parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, child, legal guardian, or legal representative). Gather documents that prove your relationship or authority ahead of time.

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