How to Search Leake County Records (Start Here)
Mississippi uses Circuit Court for criminal/civil cases and Chancery Court for divorces, estates, and property disputes.
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds and liens: Chancery Clerk.
- County Tax Assessor/Collector.
- Tax bills: County Tax Collector.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Chancery
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Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) searchable index of Leake County Chancery Court records. Requires registration and a small annual fee.
Courts
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Information about the Leake County Chancery, Circuit, Justice, Youth, and Drug Courts.
PACER Federal Courts
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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
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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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
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Directory | Department
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Address, phone, and email directory of Leake County departments.
Forms
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Leake County downloadable application, affidavit, personal property, homestead, and boat registration forms.
Mississippi Business Search
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Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Chancery
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) searchable index of Leake County Chancery Court records. Requires registration and a small annual fee.
Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Information about the Leake County Chancery, Circuit, Justice, Youth, and Drug Courts.
Business, Voter & Other
Visit →
Directory | Department
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Address, phone, and email directory of Leake County departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Leake County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Leake County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Mississippi has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Leake 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 Leake 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 Leake County.
Are Leake County records available online? ▼
Online access in Leake 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 Leake 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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