Welcome to Wilkinson County
New to Wilkinson County? Use this page to find helpful information about driver's licenses, vehicle tags, voter registration, utilities, emergency alerts, schools, solid waste services, and other resources that can help make your transition easier.
Getting Started
These are some of the most common services new Wilkinson County residents may need.
Mississippi Driver's License
Find current driver's-license requirements, identification requirements, appointments, and Driver Service Bureau locations.
Driver's License InformationDriver Service Locations
Find Mississippi Driver Service Bureau locations, office hours, and appointment information.
Find a Driver Service LocationVehicle Tags & Registration
Contact the Wilkinson County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office for vehicle tags, registration, and related County services.
Tax Assessor/CollectorHomestead Exemption
Eligible homeowners may apply for homestead exemption through the Wilkinson County Tax Assessor's Office.
Homestead InformationVoter Registration
Find information about voter registration and elections through the Wilkinson County Circuit Clerk and election offices.
Voter Registration & ElectionsGarbage Collection
Find information about County solid-waste accounts, garbage collection, schedules, and service questions.
Solid Waste ServicesSign Up for Wilkinson County Emergency Alerts
Residents are encouraged to register for Wilkinson County emergency notifications through Hyper-Reach.
Emergency notifications may include severe weather, evacuation information, road closures, emergency conditions, and other important public-safety messages.
Utilities & Household Services
Utility providers can vary depending on the location of your property within Wilkinson County.
Electricity
Find electric utility providers serving Wilkinson County through the Mississippi Public Service Commission utility directory.
Find Electric ProviderNatural Gas
Find natural-gas providers and contact information for service areas within Wilkinson County.
Find Gas ProviderWater
Wilkinson County is served by several municipal and community water systems. Use the utility directory to identify providers.
Find Water ProviderSewer Services
Find available regulated sewer providers serving portions of Wilkinson County.
Find Sewer ProviderInternet & Broadband
Broadband availability varies by address. Use the FCC National Broadband Map to search available internet service at your specific location.
Check Broadband AvailabilityPublic Education
Wilkinson County School District
Wilkinson County School District serves students throughout the County and operates Wilkinson County Elementary School, Wilkinson County High School, and the Martin Luther King Career & Technology Complex.
District Office:
488 Main Street
P.O. Box 785
Woodville, MS 39669
Phone: 601-888-3582
Local News
The Woodville Republican
The Woodville Republican is a local newspaper serving Woodville, Wilkinson County, and the surrounding area.
Office:
425 Depot Street
Woodville, MS 39669
Phone: 601-888-4293
New Resident Checklist
After moving to Wilkinson County, you may want to:
- Update or obtain your Mississippi driver's license.
- Transfer your vehicle registration and obtain a Mississippi vehicle tag.
- Register to vote or update your voter-registration address.
- Contact the appropriate electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone, and internet providers for your address.
- Set up Wilkinson County solid-waste service if applicable.
- Apply for homestead exemption if you own and occupy an eligible home as your primary residence.
- Register for Wilkinson County Hyper-Reach emergency notifications.
- Contact the Wilkinson County School District if enrolling school-age children.
- Make sure your home or property has a clearly visible E-911 address.
Welcome to Wilkinson County
We hope these resources make it easier to get settled and connected with County services.
If you are unsure which Wilkinson County office you need, visit the County department directory or contact the appropriate department for assistance.
External organizations maintain their own websites, requirements, fees, and service information. Residents should confirm current requirements directly with the appropriate agency or service provider.