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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Perry County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Mississippi state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Perry County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Perry County, Mississippi — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
11,406
Population
Census estimate
4,462
Households
Census estimate
$48,333
Median income
Annual household
$126,400
Median home value
Census ACS
New Augusta
County seat
In Mississippi
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Perry County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Perry County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Cler… |
| Criminal records | | Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Perry County state portal below |
| Property records | Tax Assessor/Collector | Perry County, MS |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Perry County state portal below |
| Voter records | Helpful Links, Forms & FAQ | Perry County, MS Voter Registration Information | MS SOS |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Perry County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Official Records Inquiry Chancery Clerk | Perry County, MS |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Perry County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Perry County Records
2026
Perry County official government portal active
The official Perry County government website at www.ms.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Perry County court records portal verified
State court system links for Perry County verified against the Mississippi judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Perry County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Perry County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Perry County property records online
Perry County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Perry County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Perry County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Perry 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 Perry County Records
❌ Myth: "Perry County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Perry County are held by the Mississippi state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Perry 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 Perry County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Mississippi state repository has verified, current Perry County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Perry County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Perry 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.ms.gov — Official Perry County government website
- courts.ms.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.ms.gov — Criminal records — official source
- perrycountyms.gov — Property records — official source
- www.sos.ms.gov — Voter records — official source
- chancery.co.perry.ms.us — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Perry County & Mississippi Records
For records not specific to Perry 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 Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County is located in southeast Mississippi. The county seat is New Augusta (official site: http://www.ms.gov/content/Pages/LocalGov.aspx?county=Perry).
- Population: 11,406
- Households: 4,462
- Median household income: $48,333
- Median home value: $126,400
- Below poverty line: 20.6%
- Land area: 647.3 sq mi
- Population density: 17.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 8
Electronic filing completed statewide for Mississippi courts
Official Free
The Official Site of the State of Mississippi Judiciary
Circuit Court Clerks March 2, 2026 Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens
Official Free
Perry County Circuit Clerk · Christy Pittman Mayo · P.O. Box 198 New Augusta, MS 39642 · Pike County Circuit Clerk · Brenda Denise Robinson · P.O. Box 31 · Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk · Melinda Nowicki · P.O. Box 428 · Prentiss County Circuit Clerk ·
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.
10th District Chancery Court – Mississippi
Official Free
This website is designed to make information about the chancery court system easily accessible to the public. The Tenth Chancery District of Mississippi consists of five counties (Forrest, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, and Perry) with Chancery courthouses in the five respective county seats (Hattiesburg, Purvis, Columbia, Poplarville, and New Augusta).
Helpful Links, Forms & FAQ | Perry County, MS
Official Free
All Mississippi voters must provide their driver’s license. Should you require a voter identification card, you must contact our office at (601) 964-8663 *ext
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. Should you not find an answer, please ...
Elections & Voting | MS SOS
Official Free
Voters can find information on voter registration, sample ballots, polling places, absentee voting, UOCAVA voting, voter ID, upcoming elections, disenfranchising crimes, hosting a voter registration drive and more on Y’all vote, which is our voter information hub.
Official Records Inquiry
Official Free
To search our Online Land Records please follow the instructions below: · If you are experiencing technical difficulties while using the Official Records Search, please email support
Chancery Clerk | Perry County, MS
Official Free
As public recorder, the Clerk handles the recording and storage of several types of documents and maintains various indexes that aid people in researching these records. The primary records are deeds and mortgages relating to real property, but the Clerk also records construction liens, federal tax liens, Lis Pendens (notices of pending lawsuits) and military discharges.
Chancery Court Clerks January 17, 2024 Adams County Chancery Court Clerk
Official Free
Pearl River County Chancery Court Clerk · Melinda Smith Bowman P.O. Box 431 · Poplarville, MS 39470 · Phone: 601-403-2300 Fax: 601-403-2317 · Perry County Chancery Court Clerk · Larry A. Wilson · P.O. Box 198 · New Augusta, MS 39462 · Phone: 601-964-8398 Fax: 601-964-8265 ·
Mississippi Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Mississippi SOS business search.
corp.sos.ms.gov
| 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, ...
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.
Tax Assessor/Collector | Perry County, MS
Official Free
Perry County, MSTax Assessor/Collector Tax Assessor / Collector Amy Cochran 105 S. Main St New AugustaMS 39462 P.O. Box 306 New AugustaMS 39462 601.902.4510 ...
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
County Offices Directory
Official Free
Mississippi has 82 counties, 72 of which have one county seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Perry County?
Perry 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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Mississippi?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Mississippi counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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.
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.