About the Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk
Clint W. Langley serves as the Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk. The Circuit Clerk is an elected county officer who acts as the official record keeper for the local Circuit Court. In Mississippi this is a county-wide post, so the Circuit Clerk answers to the public rather than to a single judge. The office sits within the courthouse campus in Prentiss, the county seat.
By statute the Circuit Clerk also serves as clerk of the County Court, but Jefferson Davis County does not list an active local County Court on its court page. For that reason the day to day work centers on Circuit Court files, marriage records, voter rolls, and juries. The contact card below gives the mailing address, phone, fax, and email for the office.
Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk
Clerk: Clint W. Langley
P.O. Box 1090
Prentiss, MS 39474
601-792-4231
Fax: 601-792-4957
circuitclerk@co.jefferson-davis.ms.us
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
The 15th Circuit Court is listed at 1025 3rd Street in Prentiss, while the Circuit Clerk's mail goes to P.O. Box 1090. Because the physical counter and the mailing box differ, a quick call before a visit saves a wasted trip.
What the Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk Does
The Circuit Clerk receives and files the papers that open and move court cases. That includes lawsuits, indictments, and motions in both civil and criminal Circuit Court matters. The office issues process such as summons and subpoena, draws jurors, qualifies juries, and keeps the record of judgments and executions once a case is decided.
The role reaches well beyond the courtroom. The Circuit Clerk issues marriage licenses, keeps marriage records, records medical and professional licenses, registers voters, and carries election duties for the county. Passport applications are also accepted through this office. The core duties below show why the Circuit Clerk is a frequent first stop for residents.
- Files civil and criminal Circuit Court cases, including lawsuits, indictments, and motions
- Issues summonses, subpoenas, and other court process
- Draws and qualifies juries and maintains the jury list
- Keeps judgments, executions, and the appearance docket
- Issues marriage licenses and maintains county marriage records
- Registers voters and records professional and medical licenses
The image below comes from the county's official Circuit Clerk page, which names Clint W. Langley and lists the office contact details.
Reviewing the official Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk page confirms the office's named officer and its published duties before any records request.
That county page is the safest source for current phone, fax, and email details, since contact lines for small county offices can change between elections.
Marriage Licenses and Passports
Marriage licenses are one of the most requested services at the Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk. The county FAQ explains that applicants apply in person and that the Circuit Clerk keeps the resulting marriage record. The same FAQ still lists a blood test receipt dated within the last 30 days, a picture ID, and a parent's signature on the registration form for applicants under 21.
That blood test note is out of date. The Mississippi State Department of Health says a blood test has not been required to get a marriage license in the state since July 1, 2012. Because the county page and the state health page disagree, the safe step is to call the Circuit Clerk at 601-792-4231 before applying and confirm the current requirements and fee.
The office also handles passport applications. The county FAQ asks applicants to bring two passport photos, a sealed birth certificate, and a picture ID, and it estimates roughly six weeks for processing. The image below is drawn from the county's "How Do I" page, which sets out the marriage, passport, and deed instructions in one place.
The county's official How Do I page collects the marriage license, passport, and voter steps that route through the Circuit Clerk.
Because passport timelines and document rules shift, treat the six-week estimate as a planning figure and confirm it with the office before a travel deadline.
How to Request a Certified Copy
A certified copy is a court copy stamped and signed by the Circuit Clerk to prove it is a true record. People need them for appeals, background checks, name changes, and legal filings where an ordinary printout will not be accepted. A plain copy is fine for reference, but only a certified copy carries the office seal.
- Identify the case first. Have the case number, the party names, and the year so the Circuit Clerk can locate the file in the Circuit Court records.
- Decide what you need. State whether you want the full file or a single document such as a judgment, order, or marriage record, and how many copies.
- Contact the office. Call 601-792-4231, write to P.O. Box 1090, Prentiss, MS 39474, or email circuitclerk@co.jefferson-davis.ms.us to confirm the certification fee and accepted payment.
- Submit your request with payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a mailed reply, or arrange in-person pickup at the courthouse counter.
- Collect the certified copy. Verify the seal and the certification language before relying on the document for any official purpose.
Older files that predate electronic filing may take longer to retrieve, so allow extra time for archived Circuit Court cases.
Records Request and PAMEC Search Fields
No standalone Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk records request form was located in official county sources. For a mailed or emailed request, supply the same details the office needs to pull a file by hand. The fields below are the practical inventory to include with any written request.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | If known | Speeds the search; not always available to the public requester. |
| Party Names | Yes | Full names of plaintiff and defendant, or both spouses for a marriage record. |
| Document Type | Yes | Judgment, order, indictment, marriage record, or full file. |
| Year or Date Range | Yes | Helps locate older or archived Circuit Court files. |
| Number of Copies | Yes | State plain or certified and the count. |
| Requester Contact | Yes | Return mail address, phone, or email for the reply. |
Electronic Circuit Court records route through Mississippi Electronic Courts and its public side, Public Access to Mississippi Electronic Courts, known as PAMEC. There is no separate county-branded portal. PAMEC requires a free account login before records can be viewed, and the login screen itself uses only two entry fields, shown below.
| Field | Type | Required | Format Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Username | Text | Yes | Placeholder "Enter Username"; maximum length 12. |
| Password | Password | Yes | Placeholder "Enter Password"; maximum length 32. |
| Enter | Image submit | Yes | Submits the login; sidebar links cover new registration and password recovery. |
Note: PAMEC covers Circuit and Chancery court records statewide, so a Jefferson Davis County login is the same account used for other Mississippi courts.
Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk Fees
The county does not publish a Circuit Clerk fee schedule for court copies, certified copies, or marriage licenses in its online sources. Rather than guess, the office should be called directly for the current amounts and accepted payment methods. The table records what was located and what must be confirmed by phone.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plain copy per page | Not published, call 601-792-4231 |
| Certified copy per page | Not published, call 601-792-4231 |
| Marriage license | Not published, call 601-792-4231 |
| Records search fee | Not published, call 601-792-4231 |
| Filing fee, civil case | Not published, call 601-792-4231 |
For a state-issued certified marriage copy as an alternative, the Mississippi State Department of Health charges a base fee of $17, with an added vendor fee when ordering online or by phone through VitalChek.
Ways to Reach the Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk can be reached through several channels, which matters when a record is not online. Each route below leads to the same office in Prentiss, so the best choice depends on whether you need a certified document, a quick answer, or a full file pulled from the archive.
- Online: search electronic Circuit Court records through PAMEC with a free account login.
- In person: visit the courthouse counter in Prentiss after calling to confirm the location.
- Mail: write to the Circuit Clerk at P.O. Box 1090, Prentiss, MS 39474.
- Phone: call 601-792-4231 for case lookups and certified copy questions.
- Fax: send documents to 601-792-4957.
- Email: reach the office at circuitclerk@co.jefferson-davis.ms.us.
- Public records request: submit a written request under the Mississippi Public Records Act for records held by the office.
Records held by the equity court, such as divorce, probate, and land deeds, are not kept by this office. Those route to the Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk, the county's other clerk, who handles Chancery Court filings and recorded land documents.
Electronic Filing and Online Access
Mississippi moved its trial courts onto Mississippi Electronic Courts, and the public access portal PAMEC is the entry point for viewing Circuit Court case data. The Jefferson Davis County Circuit Court sits in the 15th Circuit Court District, and local rules direct that district to use the electronic system for assigning cases while each Circuit Clerk keeps a separate appearance docket and other required records.
There is no county-specific case search portal, so the statewide system carries the load. Attorneys file through it, and the public can register for a login to read available case information. For records that predate electronic filing, or for files that do not appear online, the fallback is a direct request to the Circuit Clerk by phone, mail, or in person. The office remains the authoritative source for certified Circuit Court documents in Jefferson Davis County.