Get your first driver's license in Mississippi

Online or in person

No, knowledge exams are in person · One visit can cover bothAll knowledge exams must be taken in person. You can book an appointment online, which the Driver Service Bureau recommends. Applicants 17 and older do not have to hold the permit for 12 months and may get the learner's permit and the driver's license on the same day.

Cost

$7 permit + $24 license (4-year)An 8-year license is $47, but the driver's manual lists only the 4-year license ($24) for drivers under 21. The driver manual is a free download or $3 at a station. Cash, debit or credit; no personal checks.

You leave with

Regular Class R license, with the permit the same day

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Application · all that apply
     Show accepted documents

     • Completed and signed application
   • Proof of identity and date of birth
     Original or certified copy; no photocopies.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Birth certificate (Small card or full size, with a state seal and certificate number.)
     • Certificate of Naturalization
     • Certificate of Citizenship
   • Social Security number
     Your card, or official government correspondence showing all 9 digits.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Social Security card
     • W-2 or 1099 form (returned)
     • Pay stub with your name and full Social Security number
     • DD-214 or NGB-22
   • Proof of Mississippi residency · 2 different documents
     Each must show your name and Mississippi residence address and be no more than 60 days old. No P.O. boxes, junk mail, envelopes or handwritten letters. Applicants under 21 may use documents for a parent's or guardian's home.
     Show accepted documents (bring 2)

     • Utility bill (electric, water, gas or cable)
     • Bank statement with physical address
     • Lease, purchase or rental agreement
     • School record, transcript or report card
     • Mississippi license issued to a parent or legal guardian
     • Proof of Domicile Affidavit (DS 72-1) (For roommates, landlords, parents or guardians.)
   • Proof of school attendance
     Required for applicants under 18 who have not graduated high school. The form is valid for only 30 days. Married applicants under 18 present a marriage license instead.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • School attendance form
   • Payment
     No personal checks.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Cash
     • Debit card
     • Credit card (The manual lists Visa or MasterCard.)

2. Study the Mississippi Driver's Manual

   The computerized knowledge exam is taken from the manual. The state has no study app for the permit exam.

   Driver's Manual (PDF) ↗

3. Take a free practice test

   Before the knowledge test, try our Mississippi Permit Practice Test: 30 questions like the real exam, based on the official handbook, with every answer explained.

   Start the Mississippi practice test

4. Pass the knowledge and eye exams in person

   You must be at least 15 and show proof of school enrollment if you are under 18. No phones, earbuds, smart watches or other electronics are allowed in the testing area. An appointment is recommended.

   Learner's permit ↗

5. Get your learner's permit

   The permit costs $7 and is valid for two years. Drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat next to you.

6. Get your regular Class R license

   No road test is currently required for a regular license. Bring your valid permit and an up-to-date school attendance form if you are still under 18. A 4-year license is $24; the 8-year license ($47) is not listed for drivers under 21.

   Regular driver license ↗