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1. How old can you be to register to vote?

You can register to vote at the age of 17 only if you will be 18 by election day.

2. How old do you have to be for jury duty?

You have to be 21 years old to be selected for jury duty.

3. What do I need to apply for a passport?

Passport hours are 8 am until 4:30 pm only.

You will need

• Birth certificate with mother and father listed (long form)
• Photo I.D. (if out of state you will also need one more form of Identification)
• 2 x 2 passport photos made by Walgreens, CVS, etc.

Fees

• Passport Book: Adult 16 years and above, $110 (good for 10 years)
• Passport Book: Child under 16, $80 (good for 5 years)
• Passport Card: Adult 16 and above, $30 (good for 10 years)
• Passport Card: Child under 16, $15 (good for 5 years)

Check or Money Order made Payable to U.S. Department of State.

There is a separate execution fee of $35 per person payable to the Circuit Clerk.

It takes four to six weeks for the normal process. If needed sooner, you can expedite by adding an additional $60. The process will then take two to three weeks.

4. What do I need to have to apply for a marriage license?

Both parties need to be present with valid photo identification along with a total of $37.

You no longer need blood work, and the license is issued on the same day.

5. When are elections held?

Presidential Election: First Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Even-numbered years, every four years.

Gubernatorial Election: Odd-numbered years.

U.S. Senate and U.S. House Elections: Even-numbered years.

State Senate and House Elections: Odd-numbered years.

County and other Office Elections: Odd-numbered years.

Municipal (City) Elections: Odd-numbered years.

Election Commissioners: Even-numbered years.

6. Where do I get a marriage license?

All marriage licenses are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk in the Oktibbeha County Circuit Court Complex at 108 West Main Street. You must have a picture I.D. You must be 21 years of age to apply for a marriage license without parental consent, and both parties must be present to apply. If you are under the age of 21, you must have notarized authorization from the parent or the parent needs to be present.

Search Oktibbeha Marriage Records online

7. Where do I make restitution payments?

The Circuit Clerk's Office only takes payment for felonies.

We do not take payments for seatbelt violations or for proof of insurance.

8. Where do I pay a ticket?

Citations by City Police: Municipal Court, 662-323-1491

Citations from Sheriff's Department: Justice Court, 662-324-3032

Citations from Highway Patrol: Justice Court, 662-324-3032

9. Where do I register to vote?

You may register to vote either by mail or by visiting the Circuit Clerk (Circuit Court Annex Building) or Municipal Clerk (usually City Hall).

You may also register to vote when applying for or renewing your driver's license or when applying for services at numerous state and federal government agencies.

• Voter Registration Form (PDF)

10. Who can vote?

• A resident of Mississippi, except persons judicially declared incompetent, who is at least 18 years old (or will be by date of election).
• A resident of the state, county, and supervisor's district for 30 days.
• Has never been convicted of any crime listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi constitution. See Disenfranchising Crimes (PDF).
• Once you are registered, you generally remain registered indefinitely, unless you move or no longer meet one of the qualifications to vote.