How to Search Records (Start Here)
Bolivar County uses Mississippi's dual-court system:
- Criminal cases and civil lawsuits: Filed with Circuit Clerk.
- Divorces, custody, estates, and land records: Filed with Chancery Clerk. In Mississippi, the Chancery Clerk also records deeds and mortgages.
- Property tax values: Tax Assessor/Collector.
- Marriage licenses: Circuit Clerk.
Very little is available online for Bolivar County. Plan on calling the courthouse in Cleveland or Rosedale.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Mississippi Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Statewide Mississippi registry.
state.sor.dps.ms.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Mississippi Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Bolivar County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Bolivar County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Mississippi has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Bolivar County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Chancery Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor/Collector. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Bolivar County? ▼
Mississippi handles vital records at the state level through Mississippi State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Circuit Clerk in Bolivar County.
Are Bolivar County records available online? ▼
Online access in Bolivar County is limited. We list 1 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between Circuit Court and Chancery Court in Bolivar County? ▼
Circuit Court handles criminal cases and civil lawsuits. Chancery Court handles divorces, child custody, property disputes, wills, and estates. The Chancery Clerk keeps Chancery records; the Circuit Clerk keeps Circuit records. If you're looking for a divorce or estate case, go to Chancery. For criminal or personal injury, go to Circuit.
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