Frequently Asked Questions

Public records are available from the City of Olive Branch in accordance with the provisions of State law and local policy, as such may be amended from time to time. The current City Public Records policy and associated request form are available to be submitted online or submitted in person. Payment will be collected before records are released. Please feel free to contact the City Clerk's office with any questions.

Call the Business License clerk at 662-892-9238 for the correct fee amount.

Business Licenses expire every September 30 and must be renewed by September 30 to avoid penalty.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue at 662-562-4489.

Apply for Mississippi State Sales Tax number if applicable. Come to City Hall to check for zoning, apply for a business license and submit payment.

• Make sure the commercial building is zoned correctly by calling 662-892-9334
• Apply for State Sales Tax number, Federal Tax number, and Beer/Liquor Permits if applicable at 662-562-4489
• Get the Health Department inspection if food-related at 662-429-2034
• Get building inspections at 662-892-9333
• Get a fire inspection at 662-890-7376
• Come to City Hall and apply for a business license (the last step prior to opening doors for business).

Contact the office of the City Clerk at 662-892-9200.

Contact the City Court Clerk, 662-892-9500, and speak with any of the clerks.

The DeSoto County Tax Collector has three offices. You can also renew your current car tags online. Visit the Tax Collector’s webpage for more information.

Marriage License applications are available in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office.

Contact or visit the Tax Assessor.

The Tax Collector accepts current (not delinquent) property taxes.

The Chancery Court Clerk accepts delinquent property taxes.

Yes, for more information contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks Batesville office at 662-563-6330.

The Board of Supervisors meets regularly on the first Monday of every month. Additional meeting are scheduled as necessary. Contact the County Administrator’s office for the Board of Supervisor’s calendar.

Call the Board of Supervisor’s office at 662-429-5590.

The Highway Patrol has two driver’s license locations in DeSoto County. Visit the Driver’s License page for more information.

The Tax Assessor’s office accepts applications for a homestead exemption from January 2 through April 1 every year.