How to Search Rankin 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
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
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Rankin County Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this service of the Rankin County Tax Assessor to search the Land Roll Database for property records in Rankin county, Mississippi by PPIN #, parcel #, name or street name.
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
Rankin County Maps
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Official Free
Use this service of the Rankin County, Mississippi Tax Assessor to locate Adobe pdf format maps of Mississippi Counties and Rankin County voting precincts, poll locations, districts, streets, transportation, and more.
Rankin County Voters
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Official Free
Rankin County Circuit Clerk database. Search for your voting District Precinct by city and street address.
Mississippi Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Rankin County Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this service of the Rankin County Tax Assessor to search the Land Roll Database for property records in Rankin county, Mississippi by PPIN #, parcel #, name or street name.
Business, Voter & Other
Rankin County Maps
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use this service of the Rankin County, Mississippi Tax Assessor to locate Adobe pdf format maps of Mississippi Counties and Rankin County voting precincts, poll locations, districts, streets, transportation, and more.
Rankin County Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Rankin County Circuit Clerk database. Search for your voting District Precinct by city and street address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Rankin County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Rankin County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Mississippi has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Rankin 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 Rankin 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 Rankin County.
Are Rankin County records available online? ▼
Online access in Rankin County is limited. We list 3 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 Rankin 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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