Death Records in Clay County, MS

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Mississippi Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates through the Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Vital Records, the official state office.

  7-10 business days by mail$17Online, mail, phone, in personEligible applicant (self or immediate family); photo ID

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• Clay County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Clay County, MS County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Clay County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).