How do I Find Board of Supervisor meeting minutes?
Supervisor Minute Books are stored at the Chancery Clerk’s Office.
How do I renew my car tag?
Contact the Tax Collector’s Office. Tags may be purchased with Cash, Money Order, Certified Funds or Check (with proper information included). Debit/Credit cards are accepted. (Fees may apply.). Credit Cards are accepted (Fees may apply).
How do I find cost of my car tag?
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How do I ask questions about Jury Duty?
Call the Circuit Clerk’s Office at 601.482.9731 or email circuitclerk@lauderdalecounty.org
How do I pay a traffic citation?
Contact the Justice Court to find the proper amount you owe.
Mail in your money order or cashier’s check, along with a copy of your citation, to:
Nikita Wilkins, Court Administrator
410 Constitution Ave 6th Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9875
justicecourt@lauderdalecounty.org
What if my license is suspended?
Contact the Justice Court for the proper amount you owe. Fines may be paid with Cash, Check, Money Order or Debit Card. Credit Cards are accepted (Fees may apply).
Nikita Wilkins, Court Administrator
410 Constitution Ave 6th Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9875
justicecourt@lauderdalecounty.org
Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so that the court may mail you the necessary documentation you must present to your licensing state for reinstatement of your driving privileges.
How do I find our about a court date or request a hearing on a traffic citation or criminal charge?
Contact the Justice Court to establish a hearing date.
Nikita Wilkins, Court Administrator
410 Constitution Ave 6th Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9875
justicecourt@lauderdalecounty.org
How do I file a civil suit?
Contact the Justice Court, or you can come into the court, and pick up the necessary pleadings to complete and return with your filing fee.
Nikita Wilkins, Court Administrator
410 Constitution Ave 6th Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9875
justicecourt@lauderdalecounty.org
Who qualifies for the homestead exemption and how do I apply?
Contact the Tax Assessor Office:
James Rainey, Tax Assessor
500 Constitution Avenue 1st Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9779
taxassessor@lauderdalecounty.org
What is the special or over-65 homestead exemption and who qualifies?
The special or over-65 exemption is for homeowners who became disabled or turned 65 years old during the prior year. It exempts the first 75,000.00 of true value from taxation.
When is the deadline for applying for homestead?
April 1st of the year AFTER you move into your home.
Where do I go to apply for homestead?
Applications are taken January 2nd (or first work day of New Year) through April 1st, at the Tax Collector/Assessor Office:
James Rainey, Tax Assessor
500 Constitution Avenue 1st Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9779
taxassessor@lauderdalecounty.org
Do I have to re-file every year?
- No, unless any of the following apply to you:
- Change in ownership or occupancy of the home.
- Purchase of additional property that may be eligible.
- Divorced or deceased spouse.
- Either owner had 65th birthday in previous year.
- Either owner became totally disabled in previous year.
What if I move from my homestead property?
You need to come to the Tax Assessor’s Office and sign a ‘Request to Delete Homestead’ form.
James Rainey, Tax Assessor
500 Constitution Avenue 1st Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9779
taxassessor@lauderdalecounty.org
Land Records
Carolyn Mooney, Chancery Clerk
500 Constitution Avenue 1st Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9701
chanceryclerk@lauderdalecounty.org
What are Land Records?
Land records refer to those record series that may involve real estate. These include documents traditionally recorded in Deeds Books and Plat Cabinets, such as Deeds, Deed of Trust, Authorities to Cancel, Oil & Gas Orders, and many other documents. The Land Records Division also dockets and indexes Judgments and files certain Uniform Commercial Code transactions that are a lien on real estate.
Does the Clerk’s Office have blank forms for land records related to documents?
No.
How do I obtain copies?
Fees for copies made by the public are .25¢ per page. The fee for copies made by our staff is .50¢ per page. There is an additional fee for certifying a copy of a document.
Requests for copies sent by mail must be accompanied by check or money order covering the cost of the copies and a stamped self-addressed envelope. The request should reasonably identify the document to be copied. Checks should be made payable to the Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk.
What are the requirements that must be met for a document to be recorded?
There are different requirements depending on the type of document, so they cannot be listed here.
It is the responsibility of the person offering the document for recording to make sure (1) that the document is original, (2) that it is signed and that the signatures are properly acknowledged before a notary public, (3) that the document is a complete writing and contains the required information, (4) that is accompanied by the proper fees, and (5) that is accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope so that it can be returned to the party offering it for recordation.
The Clerk’s staff CANNOT give legal advice. Those seeking to record a document in the Clerk’s office are encouraged to obtain the advice of a professional.
When is my document recorded?
Documents are recorded at the time we receive them. They are available for viewing by the public the same day.
What does the Clerk’s Office accept in payment of recording fees?
The Clerk’s office accepts (1) cash, (2) checks made payable to the County Chancery Clerk, and (3) money orders.
What if a check for recording fees is not correct?
If a check for recording fees is short the document will be returned with a request for the proper filing fee.
If the check for recording is over $5.00, the document will be recorded and the excess deposited into the Chancery Clerk’s Office Fee Account. Refunds are mailed at the end of each month.
Are land records open to the public?
Yes, land records are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Chancery Clerk’s Office:
Carolyn Mooney, Chancery Clerk
500 Constitution Avenue 1st Floor
Meridian, MS 39301
601.482.9701
chanceryclerk@lauderdalecounty.org