What this fee covers
A Mississippi marriage license is the legal authorization to marry in the state.
The fee covers the circuit clerk issuing the license and processing the application.
Ceremony costs and certified copies are separate.
Official guide
Marriage License Fee in Mississippi
Learn how Mississippi circuit clerks issue marriage licenses, a Harrison County $38 fee example, and what to confirm locally.
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Key takeaway: Confirm the current fee and requirements with the issuing office before visiting.
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Source notes summary
Title: Harrison County Circuit Clerk - Marriage License
Section: Harrison County lists a $38.00 marriage license fee and notes applicants must appear together with valid ID. The page also states the license may be used only in Mississippi and provides issuance hours.
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Verified on: 2026-01-16 by LocalFees Research
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Source URL: https://www.harrisoncountyms.gov/goverment/circuit_clerk/marriage_license.php
At a glance
Confirm the current fee and requirements with the issuing office before you go.
Fee
Confirm with issuing office
Harrison County lists a $38.00 marriage license fee paid by cash or credit card.
Deadline
Not published
Waiting period
Not published
Apply online
Not published
Official details
Where to file and verify.
Confirm the exact fee and requirements with the issuing office before you visit.
Guide
What you need to know before you apply.
These sections summarize official guidance and highlight the steps that most often cause delays.
Summary
- Fee: Confirm with issuing office
- Deadline: Not published
- Where to file: Circuit Clerk (by county)
Where to apply and who issues the license
Mississippi marriage records are maintained by state and county officials, and MSDH directs applicants to contact the circuit clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued.
That county circuit clerk is the issuing office for licenses and the place to confirm current fees, hours, and requirements.
Local example: Harrison County fee
Harrison County Circuit Clerk guidance lists a marriage license fee of $38.00, payable by cash or credit card.
The county notes the fee became effective July 1, 2019.
Use this as a local example and confirm the current fee and payment methods with your county circuit clerk.
Application basics from local guidance
Harrison County notes that both parties must apply together and present a valid ID.
The county requires a divorce decree if either party was divorced within the last six months, requires parental consent when an applicant is under 21, and states minimum ages of 15 for female applicants and 17 for male applicants. The county also notes the license may be used only in Mississippi and that licenses are not issued after 4:45 p.m.
Use these details as a county example and confirm current rules with your circuit clerk.
Planning checklist for applicants
Use this checklist to align with Mississippi county clerk requirements:
- Contact the circuit clerk in the county where you plan to apply and confirm the current fee and accepted payment methods.
- Verify office hours and the latest issuance cutoff time.
- Bring valid identification for both applicants and apply together.
- If either applicant was divorced within the last six months, bring a copy of the divorce decree.
- If either applicant is under 21, confirm parental consent requirements in your county.
Common reasons applications get delayed
Delays often happen when applicants do not appear together, lack acceptable identification, or arrive after the circuit clerk's issuance cutoff time.
Missing divorce decrees for recent divorces or incomplete parental consent paperwork can also delay issuance.
Confirm local requirements before your appointment to avoid repeat trips.
Official sources and disclaimer
Official sources for this page include the Mississippi State Department of Health marriage records guidance and the Harrison County Circuit Clerk marriage license information.
This page summarizes statewide guidance and provides a county example for context. It is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Always verify details with your county circuit clerk.
Local differences
County-level differences
County-level data will be embedded here when verified. For now, use the official county sources listed above.
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