How to Visit Newton County Jail, MS (MS)

A practical first stop for county paperwork and confirmations is the Newton County Chancery Clerk’s office. It’s located at 92 W Broad St., Decatur, MS, and it’s open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you need to verify county records or handle admin tasks before you visit, those hours give you a reliable window to reach someone in person.

Need a certified Mississippi birth certificate? Walk-in service is available at 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS. Hours vary, so call 601-206-8200 to confirm before you go. Keep in mind that a birth record search requires a non-refundable $17.00 search fee paid in advance, plus valid photo identification. For passport needs, Form DS-11 instructions are straightforward but strict about timing. Complete the form, but do not sign it until an authorized agent tells you to. You'll also need a 2x2 color photo and supporting documents, and you must apply in person at a scheduled appointment.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Complete Form DS-11, but do not sign it until an authorized agent instructs you to
• ✓ Attach one color passport photo that is 2x2 inches, along with your supporting documents
• ✓ Schedule an appointment to apply in person
• ✓ Arrive for the appointment and present the completed form and attachments to the authorized agent
• ✓ Track your application status online after you apply

• ✓ Save the Newton County Chancery Clerk’s office location: 92 W Broad St., Decatur, MS
• ✓ Plan to contact or visit the Chancery Clerk’s office Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• ✓ For certified Mississippi birth certificate walk-in service, use: 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS
• ✓ Call 601-206-8200 to confirm the hours of operation for birth certificate walk-in service before you go

Before making any trip, double-check that addresses and hours haven't changed. For birth certificate walk-in service, call 601-206-8200 to confirm current hours. For county clerk needs, reach out to the Newton County Chancery Clerk's office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Passport requirements can change, so confirm appointment details with your passport acceptance location before showing up. Remember: don't sign the DS-11 form until you're in front of an authorized agent. Once you've applied, use the online status tracker to follow your application's progress.