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Mississippi DMV Fee Schedule Overview

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Understanding the fee structure at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) is essential for budgeting and avoiding surprises during your visit. Below is an organized overview of common DMV-related fees across various categories in Mississippi.

Driver’s License and ID Card Fees

Mississippi issues several types of driver’s licenses and ID cards, each with specific associated fees:

  • Regular Class R License (8 years): $24.00
  • Regular Class R License (4 years): $17.00
  • Learner’s Permit: $7.00
  • Identification Card (8 years): $17.00
  • Duplicate License or ID: $11.00
  • License Renewal: Same as original issuance fee

Learn more about getting your permit through How to Apply for a Mississippi Learner Permit and verify Mississippi Driving Permit Eligibility.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Fees

For commercial drivers, Mississippi offers various classes and endorsements with associated fees:

  • CDL Application Fee: $25.00
  • CDL License Fee (4 years): $41.00
  • CDL Permit Fee: $16.00
  • Endorsements (each): $5.00
  • CDL Renewal: $41.00
  • Duplicate CDL: $11.00

More details are available in How to Obtain a Mississippi CDL and Mississippi Endorsements for CDLs.

Vehicle Registration Fees

Vehicle registration costs depend on the type of vehicle and county-specific taxes:

  • Passenger Vehicles: $14.00 base fee (plus ad valorem and local taxes)
  • Motorcycles: $8.00 base fee
  • Pickup Trucks (under 10,000 lbs): $14.00
  • Trailer (under 500 lbs): $5.00
  • Tag Transfer: $10.00

To get started with vehicle registration, visit Vehicle Registration Process in Mississippi.

Vehicle Title Fees

Title-related services carry the following charges:

  • Original Title Fee: $9.00
  • Replacement Title: $9.00
  • Lien Release or Addition: $9.00

Testing and Retesting Fees

Fees for knowledge and road tests vary by license type:

  • Written Knowledge Test: $5.00
  • Road Skills Test: $5.00
  • CDL Knowledge Test (per section): $5.00
  • CDL Skills Test: $25.00

Explore how Mississippi handles renewals at Mississippi Permit Renewal and Extension Rules.

Reinstatement and Penalty Fees

Drivers with suspensions or violations may need to pay:

  • Reinstatement of Suspended License: $100.00–$175.00 depending on violation
  • Late Registration Penalty: $250.00 (if cited)
  • Failure to Maintain Insurance Fee: $500.00

For a closer look at penalties, see Common Traffic Violations and Penalties in MS.

Additional Administrative Fees

  • Returned Check Fee: $30.00
  • Record Request (driving history): $11.00
  • Address Change (with license update): $11.00

For locations and service hours, refer to Mississippi DMV Locations and Service Hours.