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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Humphreys County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Humphreys County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Humphreys County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
7,121
Population
Census estimate
2,991
Households
Census estimate
$31,907
Median income
Annual household
$79,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Belzoni
County seat
In Mississippi
Humphreys County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
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

Humphreys County Records at a Glance

Record typeHumphreys County verified sources
Court recordsFelony Intervention - 21st Judicial Circuit Court District
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
Criminal recordsHumphreys County, MS Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Searc…
| Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below
Property recordsNo verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below
Vital recordsHumphreys County MS Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death …
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Humphreys County state portal below
Humphreys County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records4Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records0Vital records1Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Humphreys County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Humphreys County Records

2026
Humphreys County official government portal active
The official Humphreys County government website at www.ms.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Humphreys County court records portal verified
State court system links for Humphreys County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Humphreys County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Humphreys County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Mississippi, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.

The 4-Step Humphreys County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Humphreys County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Humphreys 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 Humphreys County Records

❌ Myth: "Humphreys County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Humphreys County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Humphreys County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Humphreys County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Humphreys 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)

Related — Humphreys County & Mississippi Records

For records not specific to Humphreys County, use Mississippi's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Mississippi statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Mississippi: Hinds · Holmes · Issaquena · Itawamba · Jackson

About Humphreys County, Mississippi

Humphreys County is located in west-central Mississippi. The county seat is Belzoni (official site: http://www.ms.gov/content/pages/LocalGov.aspx?county=Humphreys).

  • Population: 7,121
  • Households: 2,991
  • Median household income: $31,907
  • Median home value: $79,900
  • Below poverty line: 32.1%
  • Land area: 418.7 sq mi
  • Population density: 17.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 2
  • NCES schools indexed: 5
CT
Felony Intervention - 21st Judicial Circuit Court District
Official Free
Twenty-First Judicial District Adult Felony Intervention Court Holmes, Humphreys and Yazoo Counties · P.O. Box 338 Lexington, MS 39095 (662) 834-0988 [email protected] Cedric Seals, Coordinator - (734) 552-5501 Jaymar Nash, Treatment Counselor ...
🌐 21stcircuitcourtms.us
CT
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
Official Free
The Official Site of the State of Mississippi Judiciary
🌐 courts.ms.gov
CT
State of Mississippi Judiciary
Official Free
The site provides access to all the current laws of the state through the searchable Mississippi Code. All rules of the state court system are available online. The catalog of the legal collections of the State Library is available. Court statistics and administrative data back to 1996 are available in annual reports.
🌐 courts.ms.gov
Mississippi Electronic Courts
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.
🌐 courts.ms.gov
CR
| 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, ...
🌐 dps.ms.gov
CR
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.
🌐 state.sor.dps.ms.gov
VR
Humphreys County MS Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Humphreys County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. Contact details and address here.
🌐 citydirectory.us
VT
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
🌐 msdh.ms.gov
VR
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.
🌐 sos.ms.gov
LC
Request for Public Records - Mississippi Secretary of State
Official Free
Request for Public Records · To request information pursuant to the Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1), please fill out the form
🌐 sos.ms.gov
RD
Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk
Official Free
Holmes County Chancery Court Clerk · Charlie Luckett · P.O. Box 239 · Lexington, MS 39095 · Phone: 662-834-2508 Fax: 662-834-1872 · Humphreys County Chancery Court · Clerk Mack D. Liddell Jr. P.O. Box 547 · Belzoni, MS 39038 · Phone: 662-247-1740 Fax: 662-247-0101 ·
🌐 courts.ms.gov
BZ
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Mississippi SOS business search.

corp.sos.ms.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts portal: https://courts.ms.gov/news/view_news_page.php?article=3089&name=Electronic+filing+completed+statewide+for+Mississippi+courts. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Mississippi?
Yes. Active warrants in Mississippi appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Mississippi if I wasn't convicted?
In Mississippi, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Mississippi's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
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.