- Do I need a license or a permit to open a business?
- How do I file for homestead exemption?
- How do I obtain a 911 address?
- How do I obtain a marriage license?
- How do I obtain a passport?
- How do I register to vote?
- How do I vote absentee?
- When I sell my car, do I keep the tag?
- Where do I file a land deed?
- Where do I get a car tag / license plate?
- Where do I go to get my driver’s license renewed?
- Where do I vote?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about court fines?
Do I need a license or a permit to open a business?
Yes. If the business is located inside the city limits, a license will be issued by the city. If the business is outside of the city limits and inside the county, the county Tax Collector will issue your license.
How do I file for homestead exemption?
Visit the Tax Assessor’s office between January 2 and April 1.
How do I obtain a 911 address?
Contact the E-911 office which is located in the courthouse to obtain a 911 address. The courthouse is located at the junction of North Columbia Avenue and 3rd Street. The E-911 office phone number is 601-792-8929.
How do I obtain a marriage license?
The Circuit Clerk’s office issues marriage licenses. You must bring a blood test receipt dated within the last 30 days, a picture id, and if you are under 21, you must obtain your parent’s signature on the registration form.
How do I obtain a passport?
You can visit the Circuit Clerk’s office and bring 2 passport photos, a birth certificate with a seal, and a picture id. It takes about six weeks to receive your passport.
How do I register to vote?
The minimum voting age is 18. You must register at least 30 days prior to any election to be entitled to vote in that election. In order to register, visit the Circuit Clerk’s office. It is helpful to know your 911 address and social security number.
How do I vote absentee?
You can request a ballot up to 45 days in advance through the mail, or you can visit the Circuit Clerk’s office.
When I sell my car, do I keep the tag?
Yes. You may also be eligible for a credit against future taxes. If the tag has not expired, take the tag and your original receipt to the Tax Collector for a credit voucher.
Where do I get a car tag / license plate?
Car and truck tags are issued by the Tax Collector. You have 7 working days from the date of purchase to register your vehicle. New residents moving from another state have 30 days to obtain a new plate. It is helpful to bring your automobile registration and/or title. New residents from another county in Mississippi can wait until their next renewal to change plates. Tags are usually valid for a period of one year from the date they are issued.
Where do I go to get my driver’s license renewed?
You can renew your Driver’s License at the Prentiss library on the second Wednesday of each month. The library is located at 2229 Pearl Avenue.
Who do I contact if I have questions about court fines?
If you have questions regarding court fines please call 601-792-5129 or fax 601-792-5128.