There are two agencies in Mississippi that handle driver and vehicle services in the state:
- The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver Service Bureau is in charge of driver licensing.
- The Department of Revenue (DOR) Motor Vehicle Services is in charge of titling and registration.
The Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Department handles boat registrations and licenses.
When you move to Mississippi, you must exchange your driver’s license within 60 days and apply for a vehicle registration within 30 days of establishing residency in the state. Vehicle inspections aren’t required for most vehicles.
The DPS also has specific information geared toward its military residents and non-residents, in order to accommodate the unique circumstances that military service brings. Non-residents stationed in Mississippi are not required to get a MN license or registration while serving in the state.
Online and Third-Party Services
The DPS’ online driver services include:
- Appointments
- License/ID renewal
- Duplicate licenses/ID cards
- Motor vehicle records
- Reinstatement fee payments
- Address changes
- CDL medical card submissions
The DOR’s online vehicle services include:
- Registration/tag renewals
You can access many licensing, registration, and titling forms online. You can purchase the Mississippi Driver Manual online, in addition to the Motorcycle and Commercial driver handbooks. You can also download a practice test app to prepare before you take your license exam.
The MS DPS and DOR also partner with third-party servicers for tasks like title and tag services, practice testing, motorcycle training and testing, and driver education.
Contact Information
Driver licensing:
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 958
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: (601) 987-1212
Motor vehicles:
​​Department of Revenue
ATTN: Motor Vehicle
P.O. Box 1033
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: (601) 923-7200