How do I transfer my license and car after moving in Mississippi?
Reviewed 2026-10-01 · Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR)
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Just moved to Mississippi? Driver license deadline: not stated. Vehicle title and registration deadline: 30 days.
Starting fee
Late penalty: standard fee plus additional $250 if registration missed
Where
Online or in person
Steps
7 steps
- Know your deadlines: Driver license: not stated. Vehicle title and registration: 30 days.
- Register vehicle within 30 days of moving to Mississippi if you have a valid out-of-state plate:
- Register at your local county Tax Collector's office (GVW 10,000 lbs or less):
- Provide title from previous state and odometer disclosure statement:
- Provide Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin if vehicle not titled in other state:
- Obtain Mississippi driver's license with two proofs of MS residency:
- Late registration results in standard penalties plus an additional $250 penalty:
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Fees
| Fees on the official pageConfirm current amounts with the agency | Late penalty: standard fee plus additional $250 if registration missed |
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Motor Vehicle Registration and Renewal · Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) · reviewed 2026-10-01
Limitations: Summarized from the official agency page on October 1, 2026; not yet reviewed by a person. Deadlines marked "not stated" were not found on that page. The official page is the final word.
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