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What is the climate like? Where do I get my driver’s license? How can I get a handicapped decal for my vehicle? Where do I get a marriage license? Where do I apply for hunting and fishing licenses? Where do I get a business license? What is the climate like? Clinton is located in an area with a mild climate, four distinct seasons, and an average year-round temperature of 64 degrees F. The average January temperature is 46 degrees F and the average July temperature is 82 degrees F. Average annual rainfall is 53 inches, with average annual snowfall of less than 2 inches. Where do I register to vote? To register for City, County, State and Federal elections, contact Clinton City Hall at 924-5462 and the Hinds County Circuit Clerk at 968-6640. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a citizen of the United States, age 18 or older, and must have resided in Mississippi and this Election District for at least 30 days. Potential voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to any election. Where do I get my driver’s license? New residents of Mississippi must apply for a Driver’s License within 60 days and must be 16 years old or older. Drivers’ licenses are obtained from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety at two locations of the Mississippi Highway Patrol in the Metro Jackson area. Please call for directions to the location nearest you. Telephone: 601-987-1200. Where do I get a car tag? Automobile licenses must be purchased annually through the Hinds County Tax Collector and are due during the month in which the vehicle was purchased. New residents must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residence. Telephone: 601-968-6590. How can I get a handicapped decal for my vehicle? Contact the Hinds County Tax Collector for application information. Applications must be completed and attested by your personal physician prior to receiving a decal. Telephone: 601-968-6590. Where do I get a marriage license? All marriage licenses are issued by the Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Mississippi State Law requires that applicants appear together, have legal identification, and blood tests. Telephone: 601-968-6640. How much is sales tax? The State of Mississippi levies a 7% sales tax on all retail purchases. Also, the City of Clinton adds an additional 2% tax on hotel/motel lodging. How much are property taxes? The annual property tax on a $100,000 home in Clinton is approximately $950 per year. This figure is based on an assessed value of $10,000 (ten percent of real value) times the millage rate of 124.97 per $1,000 assessed value, less a $300 deduction for Homestead Exemption. For homeowners over the age of 65, the same $100,000 home would have a property tax of approximately $500, which is based on an assessed value of $4,000 (four percent of real value). For more information, contact the Hinds County Tax Assessor at 601-714-6278. Where do I apply for hunting and fishing licenses? Licenses are available for purchase at most sporting goods stores and variety stores. For more information, contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, 601-432-2400. Where do I get a business license? Contact the City of Clinton for a business privilege license application. The annual fees are based on the number of employees, inventory, and the type of business. Telephone: 601-924-5462 |
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