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Active-Duty Law Enforcement Officers Exempt From Paying MS Firearm Licensing Fee

Feb 23

REAL ID Deadline May 7, 2025. Are you ready?

Feb 03

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will kick off the holiday season by expanding hours of operations to customers seeking services from the driver service bureau. The extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th and 17th from 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Dec 07

The Clarksdale Driver License office will CLOSE AT 2:00p.m. November 23rd, due to building maintenance.

Nov 22

All Driver Service Bureau locations will be CLOSED Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day.

Nov 07

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and are unable to process any transactions at this time. Thank you for your patience.

Nov 01

On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau opened a new Driver License station in Gulfport, MS. The new Driver License office is located inside the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Oct 06

Due to scheduled system maintenance, the following locations will not process firearm and security guard permits on the following dates listed. New Albany – September 22nd, Batesville- September 26th and Biloxi – December 1st.

Sep 21

REAL ID Deadline May 7, 2025. Are you ready?

Sep 07

All Driver Service Bureau Locations will be CLOSED Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day.

Sep 05

The Jackson Headquarters Office will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 8:00a.m.

Sep 02

OFFICE CLOSURE -Effective Tuesday, August 30, 2022, the Jackson Headquarters office will be closed until further notice.

Aug 30

We are experiencing a technical issue within our software system.

Aug 26

Drivers 55 & older may qualify to receive a discount through AARP Smart Driver Course.

Jun 10

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety implements the Provisional Driver's License.

Jan 26