How to Get a Mississippi Birth Certificate (steps, fees, ID, and processing time)
Need a certified Mississippi birth certificate for paperwork, benefits, or court? The process is simple once you know what to send. Here's everything you need: ID requirements, fees, mailing and walk-in options, and how long it takes.
Mississippi requires valid photo identification with every birth certificate request. No ID, no certified record - even if everything else is filled out correctly.
ID Documents
- ✓ Valid Driver’s License
- ✓ State-issued Identification Card
- ✓ Passport
- ✓ Military Identification Card
- ✓ Valid School, College, or University Identification
Warning: If you don’t include the proper identification, your application will be returned to you without being processed.
The search fee is $15.00, paid upfront. This fee is nonrefundable, so double-check your request and payment before sending.
Want to pay by credit card? A private company handles those orders. Call 1-877-295-4229 or use the MSDH website's online ordering option.
- Prepare your request - Complete your birth certificate application.
- Include payment and ID - Put your payment and a copy of your identification in the envelope with the application.
- Mail it to Mississippi Vital Records - Send it to: Mississippi Vital Records, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700.
Prefer to go in person? Mississippi Vital Records accepts walk-ins at 222 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Expect 7–10 working days for processing after they receive your request. Questions? Call 601-206-8200.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Include a clear copy of valid photo identification every time you apply.
- ✓ Plan for the $15.00 nonrefundable search fee to be paid in advance.
- ✓ If paying by credit card works better for your situation, use the private vendor (1-877-295-4229) or the MSDH online ordering option.
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