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A map explaining each district can be found below. Additionally, your supervisor district can be found on your Voter Registration Card. Board of Supervisors Districts 

If you are selected to serve, you will receive a jury summons by mail at the address listed as your place of residence on your voter registration card. If you change addresses, update your voter registration as soon as possible. If you receive a jury summons and you are unsure what it means, call or…

You must visit the Circuit Clerk’s Office to get a marriage license. To ensure your appointment runs smoothly, please complete and bring a copy of the Marriage License Application with you. A $37 fee is due at the time of application – we take Visa, MC, AE and Discover. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION HOURS: 8:00 AM…

The date you’ve been called to serve on the jury may be inconvenient for you or your family. If you have a conflict, you must complete an affidavit detailing why you need to be excused. All affidavits have to be signed off by one of our Judges, no exceptions. Affidavits are located in the lobby…

Poll workers must be at least 18 years old, be registered to vote in Lafayette County and have their own form of transportation. If you are interested, apply on this page: https://www.lafayettems.com/voting/poll-worker-application/ Poll workers are paid anywhere from $115 to $135 per day, depending on what role they are assigned. Each poll worker must complete…

Call or visit the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s Office to ensure your voter registration is up-to-date. Your voter registration becomes inaccurate anytime you change addresses — even if those addresses are in the same town. Each time your address changes, you must call the Circuit Clerk’s Office to ensure your registration remains accurate. People who…

Chancery Court Any fees due to the Chancery Court must be paid in person at the office of the Chancery Clerk. Payments are accepted in cash, check and debit. Justice Court Any fees due to the Justice Court can be paid in person at the office of the Justice Court Clerk, or by mail. Payments…

You must register to vote 30 days before participating in any election. To register, download the Voter Registration Application, fill it out completely and mail it to the Circuit Clerk’s Office with a copy of your ID. The address is: Lafayette County Circuit Clerk 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 101 Oxford, MS 38655 If you would…

In order to receive a new Voter Registration Card, you must call the Circuit Clerk’s Office and verify your address. A new card will then be mailed to you. You may visit the Circuit Clerk’s Office, but the card has to be mailed, so you will not be able to go home with a new…

To run for elected office, potential candidates must meet certain qualifications and pay fees specific to their desired position and party. The qualifications and fee amount can be found below. Each candidate must file their intent to run with the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk. Candidates running for state office must file their intent with the…