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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all George County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
George County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for George County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
25,880
Population
Census estimate
8,978
Households
Census estimate
$51,349
Median income
Annual household
$157,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Lucedale
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
George County Records at a Glance
| Record type | George County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | State of Mississippi Judiciary Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts |
| Criminal records | George County Sheriff Inmate Search | George County Sheriff's Office MS |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see George County state portal below |
| Property records | George County Property Appraisal |
| Vital records | No verified source — see George County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see George County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see George County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see George County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for George County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — George County Records
2026
George County official government portal active
The official George County government website at www.georgecountyms.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
George County court records portal verified
State court system links for George County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
George County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for George County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
George County property records online
George County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step George County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the George County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the George County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Mississippi statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Mississippi state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About George County Records
❌ Myth: "George County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for George County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in George County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have George County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current George County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The George County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The George County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.georgecountyms.com — Official George County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — George County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to George County, use Mississippi's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Mississippi statewide record systems:
- Mississippi Court Records →
- Mississippi Criminal Records →
- Mississippi Property Records →
- Mississippi Vital Records →
- Mississippi Voter Records →
- Mississippi Wants & Warrants →
- Mississippi Licenses →
- Mississippi Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Mississippi statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About George County, Mississippi
George County is located in southeast Mississippi. The county seat is Lucedale (official site: http://www.georgecountyms.com/).
- Population: 25,880
- Households: 8,978
- Median household income: $51,349
- Median home value: $157,200
- Below poverty line: 20.9%
- Land area: 478.7 sq mi
- Population density: 54.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 8
State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
We do not accept personal checks for the payment of fines and fees. Traffic tickets, fees, fines, and costs may be paid online by visiting the link on the CCID Court page below. . Payment of Traffic Tickets Prior to Court Date Mississippi law allows you to prepay certain traffic tickets prior to the court date.
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
Official Free
The Official Site of the State of Mississippi Judiciary
State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
Mississippi College School of Law's Judicial Database includes a video archive of oral arguments dating from 2004 and a brief archive from late 2007. At the trial court level, all Chancery, Circuit, and County Courts utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts system to e-file trial court records.
George County Sheriff
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
Inmate Search | George County Sheriff's Office MS
Official Free
The George County Sheriff’s Office website is designed to improve our communication with the citizens of George County and surrounding areas. The Citizens may learn about schools in the community, join our team, access information about the jail, community outreach, and more.
| Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Official Free
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) has over 1,000 sworn and non-sworn employees dedicated to the safety of our fellow Mississippians. Each day, MDPS employees help make Mississippi a safer place by patrolling its roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets and by providing training, certification and support to law enforcement agencies across the state.
Public Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Once you have read and acknowledged the disclaimer below, you may search the database by a specific sex offender’s name, or obtain a listing of registrants within a specified distance of an address, or a listing of registrants within a specified Mississippi ZIP code.
George County
Official Free
Tax Assessor/Collector: Lena Jordan · Welcome to the George County, Mississippi online tax search. This search engine will return tax information of record in George County. The information is uploaded to this server frequently but may lag behind actual activity at the courthouse
Property Appraisal
Official Free
Property Appraisal GEORGE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI · To view your property information: Enter the information into one of the fields below then click on the submit button
Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health
Official Free
MSDH produces vital statistics reports based on annual vital records data, and also offers online queries of vital statistics by year. Mississippi State Department of Health • 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr • Jackson, MS 39216 • 866‑HLTHY4U • Contact and information
Voter Registration Information | MS SOS
Official Free
This section of our website is designated to provide Mississippi voters the information you need to engage in our elections process. Here you will find information on registering to vote, absentee voting, and answers to commonly asked elections questions.
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Franklin County Circuit Clerk · Warren Walker · P.O. Box 267 · George County Circuit Clerk · Chad Welford · 355 Cox St., Ste C · Greene County Circuit Clerk · Cecelia Bounds · P.O. Box 310 · Grenada County Circuit Clerk · Michele Garcia · P.O. Box 1517 ·
George County Fines and Traffic Tickets
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Mississippi Business Reports
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
George County
Official Free
to obtain a list of all businesses on a specific street. City: you may limit your search to a specific city or town. Using the drop-down, you may also search a · larger area such as a county but omit a specific city or town. State Code: this column allows you to limit your search to a specific state. It will also allow you to omit County: the search will pull up all Mississippi counties by default.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in George County?
George County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the State of Mississippi Judiciary portal: https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/ccid/payment.php. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Mississippi marriage records public?
Marriage records in Mississippi are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Mississippi law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Mississippi?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Mississippi. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.