From Jackson outward, find your Mississippi DMV office among 51 locations, see what each transaction costs (licenses from $24), and learn exactly what to bring for a REAL ID.
Mississippi has about 51 Driver Service Bureau locations. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau, handles driver licenses, while the Department of Revenue oversees vehicle registration through county tax collectors. For official transactions and forms, always use driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov.
A regular Class R driver's license costs $24 for a four-year term or $47 for eight years. New drivers progress through a learner's permit, intermediate license, and full license under graduated licensing rules.
REAL ID is available in Mississippi at no extra cost and must be obtained in person. You must present one document proving identity and legal presence, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents proving Mississippi residency.
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring original documents — photocopies are not accepted.
Vehicle registration (car tags) is handled by the Department of Revenue through your county Tax Collector's office, where the vehicle is domiciled. Renewals are typically processed at the county level and, in some counties, online. Vehicle registration in Mississippi is handled by Mississippi Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle (county Tax Collectors).
New drivers must pass a written knowledge test and a road skills test. The written test is based on the Mississippi Driver's Manual.
Many Driver Service Bureau locations accept walk-ins, but appointments can be made online for certain services to reduce wait times. Schedule online at driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov or call 601-987-1224.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver's license (original/renewal) | $24 |
| ID card | $17 |
| REAL ID (if extra) | $0 |
Fees verified against the official Mississippi DMV website in August 2026. Fees can change — confirm at driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Driver_Service_Fees.
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Mississippi DMV offices are spread across roughly 37 cities. The largest concentrations:
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A regular license is $24 for four years or $47 for eight years, and a state ID card is $17 for four years or $33 for eight years.
Many locations accept walk-ins, but you can schedule appointments online for some services to reduce wait times.
You need one identity/legal-presence document, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents proving Mississippi residency, applied for in person.
Vehicle registration and car tags are handled at your county Tax Collector's office under the Department of Revenue, not at the Driver Service Bureau.
Verified links to the official Mississippi government agencies. Always confirm requirements and fees on these sites before visiting.