How to Renew Your Mississippi Driver License

Step-by-step guide for renewing your Mississippi license through MS DPS. Covers online, mail, and in-person options, fees, and what to bring.

Validity 8 years

Standard fee $47

Renew early Up to 6 months before expiration

After expiration No formal grace period; $1 late fee applies. Expired/suspended over 60 months requires retesting and a new application

Step 1 — Check if you can renew online

Online renewal is available at the DPS self-service portal; allowed only if your license/ID isn't expired more than 12 months, and only every other renewal (must alternate with an in-person renewal).

Start your online renewal at MS DPS →

Step 2 — Gather your documents

For an in-person renewal, bring:

Your current Mississippi driver license.
Proof of identity (passport, certified birth certificate).
Proof of Mississippi residency — utility bill, lease, or bank statement showing your current address (most states require two documents).
Social Security card or W-2.
Payment for the renewal fee (cash, check, or card — varies by office).

Step 3 — Pay the renewal fee

MS DPS charges $47 for a standard non-commercial license renewal valid for 8 years. CDL and motorcycle endorsement renewals cost extra; check the official fee schedule for exact amounts.

Step 4 — Take a vision test (if required)

Vision check conducted at in-person renewals at a Driver Service station. Bring your glasses or contacts if you wear them.

Step 5 — Receive your new license

You'll get a temporary paper license at the DMV that's valid for 30-60 days. Your permanent plastic license arrives by mail in 7-14 business days. If your renewal was online, expect 10-21 days mailing time.

REAL ID upgrade in Mississippi

All Mississippi driver's licenses and IDs are REAL ID compliant and automatically include the Gold Star.

Common pitfalls

Don't forget address updates. If you moved since your last renewal, update the address before renewing — many states won't mail to a non-matching address.
REAL ID upgrade requires originals. Photocopies of your birth certificate or passport will be rejected. Bring the originals or certified copies.
Walk-in waits can be 2-4 hours. Book an appointment online at any of Mississippi's DMV offices.

Find your nearest Mississippi office

Use our Mississippi DMV office finder to locate the closest MS DPS location with addresses, hours, and turn-by-turn directions.

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