Bolivar Property Records

Bolivar County, Mississippi, consists of 15 cities, with Cleveland being the largest. Property records in Bolivar County, MS, are official files tracking each land parcel's ownership and rights, like utility easements. By preserving this history, records enable land sales, mortgages, inheritance, and development based on clear documentation of who owns what.

With the county's median household earnings of $31,747, Bolivar County property records show average home values around $93,457, and there is a median rent of $561 each month. On the taxation front, Bolivar County property owners pay a median rate of 0.87% of their property's assessed value.

In Bolivar County, MS, property records are maintained by the Chancery Clerk's office. As the County Recorder, they preserve various land-related documents, including deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens. These records are typically indexed by name, book and page number, document type, filing date, and instrument number for easy reference.

Property instruments in Bolivar County are considered public records. However, these clerk's files are currently not computerized or accessible online. Thus, the only way to access these records is to get in touch with the Chancery Clerk's office, which has two locations.

The First Judicial District office is at P.O. Box 238, Rosedale, MS 38769, with phone number (662)-759-3762 and fax number (662)-759-3467. The Second Judicial District office is at P.O. Box 789, Cleveland, MS 38732, with phone number (662)-843-2071 and fax number (662)-846-2940.

Individuals can access property records by visiting the respective District offices during regular business hours. Alternatively, requests can be made in writing, along with the necessary information and payment, and mailed to the appropriate office.

Fees for obtaining property records may vary depending on the specific request. Contact the respective Judicial District office directly for information on costs, accepted payment methods, and the appropriate procedures for making requests.

If the records require zoning verification, contact the Bolivar County Planning Division. The office can verify zoning information by retrieving the official public records documenting the zoning maps, ordinances, variances, appeals, and land use decisions that apply to any property in the county.