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Rankin County splits its records between two clerks. The Circuit Clerk keeps Circuit and County Court case files and marriage records. The Chancery Clerk and Chancery Court hold probate, divorce, and land records. Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Rankin County:
- Circuit and County Court case files: contact the Rankin County Circuit Clerk or the Circuit Court
- Marriage records and licenses: see marriage and divorce records, handled by the Circuit Clerk
- Divorce, probate, wills, and estates: see probate records, filed with the Chancery Court and Chancery Clerk
- Land and official records: contact the Chancery Clerk
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
Rankin County Office Contacts
The offices below are the official sources for Rankin County court and public records. They sit in and around Brandon, the county seat. Call or visit them directly to request certified copies or to file paperwork.
Circuit Clerk (Michelle Adcock)
Circuit and County Court case files, marriage licenses and records, jury, judgments, elections
215 E Government St, Brandon, MS 39042
Phone: 601-825-1466
Email: circuitclerk@rankincounty.org
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chancery Clerk (Mark S. Scarborough)
Chancery and land records, official records, delinquent taxes, passports
Courthouse Annex, 211 E Government St, Suite D, Brandon, MS 39042
Mailing: P.O. Box 700, Brandon, MS 39043
Phone: 601-825-1469
Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Bryan Bailey)
Sheriff's Office and Detention Center
221 N Timber St, Brandon, MS 39042
Phone: 601-825-1480
Jail information: 601-825-1479
Two more court lines handle their own dockets. The Justice Court can be reached at 601-824-2665. The Chancery Court can be reached at 601-825-1649.