Regular Learner’s Permit (valid for 2 years - $7.00)
To be eligible, you must be at least 15 years old and be able to provide proof of being enrolled in school.
All knowledge exams must be taken in person. No cell phones, ear buds, smart watches, or other electronics will be allowed in the testing area. If an applicant is caught with banned items or cheating, the test will be cancelled immediately. The applicant will not be allowed to test again for 6 months.
All applicants must provide the following:
- A completed and signed Application
- Original Birth Certificate or any acceptable document (No Photocopies Accepted)
- SSN Card or an official government correspondence displaying full 9 digits (click here)
- Two proofs of Residency
- Legal Documents are required if going by new name
- School Attendance Form (15-17 year old) this form is not valid if over 30 days old. If applicant is under 18 years of age and married, a school attendance form is not required, however applicant must present a marriage license.
When visiting the Driver License Station to obtain a permit the applicant will be required to take a written exam. To prepare for the exam the applicant is encouraged to read the MS Driver's License Manual. You may download a free copy or purchase a manual at your local Driver License Station for $3.00. The state of MS does not currently have an app to use for studying for the permit exam.
The MS Mentor Guide is a valuable resource for individuals who are teaching you to drive.
Driver's License (Class R) - ($24 for a 4 year license)
You must hold the permit for at least twelve (12) months before you will be allowed to obtain your driver’s license. When the twelve (12) months are complete you must provide the following to obtain a driver's license (Class R):
- A valid Learner’s Permit
- An up-to-date school attendance form
- A signed Waiver of Road Testing Affidavit.
Applicants 17 years old and older, are not required to hold the permit for twelve (12) months and may obtain both the learner’s permit and driver’s license on the same day.
Applicants with a valid out-of-state Learner’s Permit will be given credit for the months they held toward the required 12-month period before receiving a driver’s license.
Click Here to view the Driver Education Public Schools that are approved by the Mississippi Department of Education for the 2023- 2024 Regular Session.
The Driver Service Bureau highly recommends all applicants make an appointment at dps.ms.gov/appointment.
NOTE: All applicants must pass both the knowledge and eye exam before obtaining the learner’s permit. The learner’s permit is valid for only two (2) years.