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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Lamar County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Lamar County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Lamar County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
66,734
Population
Census estimate
24,896
Households
Census estimate
$67,972
Median income
Annual household
$209,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Purvis
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
6 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 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
Lamar County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Lamar County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery… Circuit 15th of Mississippi |
| Criminal records | Inmates | Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Lamar County state portal below |
| Property records | the Lamar County, Mississippi online ... the Lamar County, Mississippi online ... |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Lamar County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Lamar County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Lamar County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Lamar County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Lamar County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Lamar County Records
2026
Lamar County official government portal active
The official Lamar County government website at www.lamarcounty.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Lamar County court records portal verified
State court system links for Lamar County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Lamar County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Lamar County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Lamar County property records online
Lamar County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Lamar County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Lamar County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Lamar 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 Lamar County Records
❌ Myth: "Lamar County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Lamar County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Lamar 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 Lamar County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Lamar County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Lamar County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Lamar 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.lamarcounty.com — Official Lamar County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- sheriff.lamarcountyms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- chancery.lamarcountyms.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Lamar County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Lamar 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 Lamar County, Mississippi
Lamar County is located in south-central Mississippi. The county seat is Purvis (official site: http://www.lamarcounty.com/).
- Population: 66,734
- Households: 24,896
- Median household income: $67,972
- Median home value: $209,700
- Below poverty line: 16.8%
- Land area: 496.6 sq mi
- Population density: 134.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 18
Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk
Official Free
Lafayette County Chancery Court Clerk · Mike Roberts · P.O. Box 1240 · Oxford, MS 38655 · Phone: 662-234-7563 Fax: 662-234-5402 · Lamar County Chancery Court Clerk · James D. Aultman · P.O. Box 247 · Purvis, MS 39475 · Phone: 601-794-8504 Fax: 601-794-3903 ·
Circuit 15th of Mississippi
Official Free
Serving Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion and Pearl River County. Category: News · Details · Written by 15th Circuit Court of Mississippi · 1 year 11 months ago · Category: News · Details · Written by 15th Circuit Court of Mississippi · 2 years 4 months ago ·
Justice Court | Lamar County Mississippi
Official Free
The Lamar County Justice Court Criminal Division handles 7,100 cases per year. These are misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, initial appearances and bond hearings on felony cases, all Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Patrol, Constable, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Mississippi Motor ...
Pay Tickets Online - Jackson, Mississippi, Hinds County Justice Court
Official Free
If Offender has more than one outstanding citation and one or more of these require a mandatory court appearance, none of the Offender's citations may be paid online or over the phone . Offender must appear on their court date. General Payment: Payment Plan, Copy Works, Etc.
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 ...
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.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
the Lamar County, Mississippi online ...
Official Free
Welcome to the Lamar County, Mississippi online record search. This search engine will return property tax, appraisal and other information of record in Lamar County. The information is uploaded to this server frequently but may lag behind actual activity at the courthouse · To begin your ...
the Lamar County, Mississippi online ...
Official Free
Welcome to the Lamar County, Mississippi online record search. This search engine will return property tax, appraisal and other information of record in Lamar County. The information is uploaded to this server frequently but may lag behind actual activity at the courthouse · To begin your ...
the Lamar County, Mississippi online ...
Official Free
Welcome to the Lamar County, Mississippi online record search. This search engine will return property tax, appraisal and other information of record in Lamar County. The information is uploaded to this server frequently but may lag behind actual activity at the courthouse · To begin your ...
Lamar County Assessor
Official Free
The Assessor retains the right to make changes and update data on this site at anytime, without notification. The parcel data on the base map is used to locate, identify and inventory parcels of land in Lamar County for assessment purposes only and is not to be used or interpreted as a legal survey or legal document.
Official Records Inquiry
Official Free
The Clerk will review your request and modify the record if needed. Your email address will only be used to contact you regarding the published changes. Your Comment: Your Email: Submit Notification · Instrument # Book / Page / Inst. Type Purchase certified copies of document.
Inmates
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
| 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.
Questions and Answers About Vital Records - Mississippi State Department of Health
Official Free
A five-year search is available to locate the county where the divorce was granted. The Chancery Clerk's office will need to be contacted directly in order to obtain a certified copy of the divorce decree. Are the certificates certified? Yes, the certificates have a raised seal and are the long form certified by the Mississippi State Department of Health's Vital Records office and can be used to obtain a passport, driver's license, school registration, traveling, etc.
Lamar County Rep
Official Free
Learn More About Michael · Candidates and political committees are required to report campaign finance activity in accordance with state law, ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process
Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk
Official Free
Lafayette County Chancery Court Clerk · Mike Roberts · P.O. Box 1240 · Oxford, MS 38655 · Phone: 662-234-7563 Fax: 662-234-5402 · Lamar County Chancery Court Clerk · James D. Aultman · P.O. Box 247 · Purvis, MS 39475 · Phone: 601-794-8504 Fax: 601-794-3903 ·
Lamar County
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 ...
Lamar County Library System - Knowledge. Community. Imagination.
Official Free
The Lamar County Library System has been serving the people of Lamar County since 1997 with libraries in Sumrall, Oak Grove, Purvis and Lumberton! Learn more.
Public Search - MS Corp Business Reporting
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Lamar County?
Lamar County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk portal: https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/chancerycourt/chanclerks.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Mississippi?
Yes — in Mississippi, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How do I run a Mississippi background check?
Mississippi background checks are handled by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.