How Much Does a Mississippi
Driver's License Cost?
A Mississippi driver's license costs $24 and lasts 4 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
Mississippi License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $31
- License valid for
- 4 years
- About $6 per year
- Replacement
- $11
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $24, Mississippi's license fee is lower than in 41 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Mississippi Department of Public Safety Fees
From the Mississippi Department of Public Safety fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular Driver's License (4 year) | $24.00 |
| Regular Driver's License (8 year) | $47.00 |
| Learner's Permit | $7.00 (valid 2 years) |
| Intermediate License | $24.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $11.00 |
| Driver Education (optional) | $200–$500 (varies by provider) |
| Skills (drive) test fee | Included |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Mississippi
- 1
Apply for a Learner's Permit at 15
Visit any Mississippi DPS Driver License Station with your parent/guardian, required documents, and $7 fee.
- 2
Receive the Intermediate License at 16
Pay the $24 Intermediate License fee.
- 3
Upgrade to Full Regular License at 17
Standard 4-year ($24) or 8-year ($47) renewal cycle begins; restrictions lift completely.
- 4
Renew Regular License Every 4 or 8 Years
Mississippi offers a choice between a 4-year ($24) or 8-year ($47) Regular License.
How much does a Mississippi driver's license cost?
A Regular License is $24 (4-year) or $47 (8-year). The Learner's Permit is $7 (valid for 2 years). The Intermediate License is $24. Replacement licenses are $11. Mississippi's licensing fees are among the lowest in the U.S.
🗺️Mississippi Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how Mississippi's fees compare.
🚚Moving to Mississippi With a License?
New Mississippi residents must transfer their license within 60 days. Visit any DPS Driver License Station with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 MS residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and drive tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the Department of Public Safety Fee
The figures above are Mississippi's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Mississippi cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Mississippi.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Mississippi Department of Public Safety website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.